Nigerian Air Force Commences Trial of officer who killed his Colleague
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today commenced
the General Court Martial (GCM) trial of
Aircraftman Kalu Bernard who allegedly shot and
killed Aircraftwoman Oladipupo Sholape on 12
March 2017 at the NAF Base, Makurdi.
the General Court Martial (GCM) trial of
Aircraftman Kalu Bernard who allegedly shot and
killed Aircraftwoman Oladipupo Sholape on 12
March 2017 at the NAF Base, Makurdi.
The court martial, which was inaugurated today, consists
of the President and 6 other members in
addition to a Judge Advocate and 2 waiting
members. Present at the inauguration were also
the convening officer, prosecuting officers, 2
defence counsels representing the accused,
witnesses and some members of the Press.
of the President and 6 other members in
addition to a Judge Advocate and 2 waiting
members. Present at the inauguration were also
the convening officer, prosecuting officers, 2
defence counsels representing the accused,
witnesses and some members of the Press.
The President of the GCM, Group Captain Elisha
Philip Bindul, while inaugurating the military
court at 101 Air Defence Group Makurdi, gave a
comprehensive breakdown of the trial
procedures as well as the rules and regulations
to be observed during the trial. The highlight of
the trial was the reading of the charges levelled
against the accused, Aircraftman Kalu Bernard
and the plea by the Defence Counsel for time to
study the charges and other documents.
Philip Bindul, while inaugurating the military
court at 101 Air Defence Group Makurdi, gave a
comprehensive breakdown of the trial
procedures as well as the rules and regulations
to be observed during the trial. The highlight of
the trial was the reading of the charges levelled
against the accused, Aircraftman Kalu Bernard
and the plea by the Defence Counsel for time to
study the charges and other documents.
The GCM was subsequently adjourned to 2 June
2017 for further hearing on the case.
The inauguration of the court martial, which is
part of the formal law chain in the Military, is
coming up after a series of procedures as
enshrined in the Armed Forces Act 105 of 1993
as amended. The NAF is apparently poised to
ensure that justice is served to all concerned
parties in the matter.
2017 for further hearing on the case.
The inauguration of the court martial, which is
part of the formal law chain in the Military, is
coming up after a series of procedures as
enshrined in the Armed Forces Act 105 of 1993
as amended. The NAF is apparently poised to
ensure that justice is served to all concerned
parties in the matter.
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