Following a directive from Army Headquarters that a standing GCM be set up for the Operation Lafiya Dole to try offence committed by personnel within the Theater of Operation. I issued a convening order for the GCM on August 5 and members were directed to assemble today (Wednesday) for formal inauguration. As you are aware, discipline is the bedrock of the military profession and to have a disciplined body of officers and men there must be justice, because it is when there is justice that discipline can be achieved, he said.
Justice implies that infractions of the law must be promptly reported, investigated and the accused persons prosecuted within a reasonable time through the laid down rules regulations and procedures. The GCM is, therefore, convened to try a total of four officers and 16 other ranks of the Nigerian Army who have committed various offences within the Theater, he said.