In January 2024, Ogunleye made the accusations by way of her TikTok web page, @Ogunleyeruthsavage1, the place she alleged that Colonel I.B Abdulkareem, Colonel G.S Ogor, and Brigadier Common I.B Solebo had made her life insufferable.
She particularly accused Abdulkareem of creating repeated makes an attempt to assault her, administering injections in opposition to her will, forcibly eradicating her from her residence, and confining her to a psychiatric hospital for a number of months after she rejected his sexual advances.
Following these allegations, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, ordered a radical investigation into the matter.
Addressing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, the Director of Military Public Relations, Main Common Onyema Nwachukwu, acknowledged that after an exhaustive evaluate of the details, testimonies, and proof introduced, it was decided that Abdulkareem didn’t commit the offences alleged by Ogunleye.
He mentioned, “Upon receipt of her preliminary criticism, which included allegations of sexual harassment, the Nigerian Military took fast motion. The matter was referred to the Nigerian Military Corps of Army Police, who have been tasked with conducting a radical investigation into the veracity of her claims. The investigation was performed in accordance with established protocols, with each effort made to make sure a good and neutral course of.
“It’s essential to say that the Nigerian Military, in its bid to make sure justice and transparency, performed an exhaustive evaluate of the details, testimonies, and proof introduced.
“The investigation concluded that Colonel I.B Abdulkareem didn’t commit the offence of sexual harassment as alleged by ex-Non-public Ruth Ogunleye. The findings have been definitive and primarily based on an goal analysis of the out there info.”
Onyema additionally revealed that Ogunleye had been really helpful for discharge on medical grounds since 2022, however the Nigerian Military, displaying sympathy, supplied her with the very best medical therapy earlier than discharging her into civilian life.
He added, “Whereas the Military was addressing the allegations of sexual harassment, additional considerations concerning Ruth Ogunleye’s conduct got here to gentle. Her behaviour, each on-line and offline, raised questions on her deteriorating psychological well being and emotional stability.”
Onyema acknowledged that medical experiences following an analysis on the Nationwide Hospital in Abuja indicated that Ogunleye was affected by a situation that rendered her medically weak.
He mentioned, “Consequently, the Nigerian Military referred ex-Non-public Ruth Ogunleye for medical analysis on the Nationwide Hospital in Abuja, following earlier assessments by the Nigerian Military Medical Corps that instructed potential psychological well being considerations.
“This determination was made to safeguard her well-being and be sure that any actions taken by the Nigerian Military have been knowledgeable by a complete understanding of her situation, as suggested by educated professionals.
“The medical analysis confirmed that Ruth Ogunleye was affected by a situation that made her medically weak.”
Onyema mentioned that, primarily based on her medical situation, the Military had determined to not pursue disciplinary motion in opposition to Ogunleye.
As an alternative, she was discharged from service on medical grounds.
He added, “In gentle of this, the Military, although absolutely able to continuing with disciplinary motion for her acts of indiscipline and misconduct, opted to train compassion and leniency. Primarily based on the medical report from the Nationwide Hospital and recommendation from the Nigerian Military Medical Corps, the choice was made to shelve any disciplinary procedures that might have been taken in opposition to her.
“As an alternative, the Military prioritised her well being, understanding that she was in no place to proceed with army service. She was subsequently boarded and discharged from service.”
Onyema additional acknowledged that though Ogunleye was not entitled to a pension, she was discharged with a 50 per cent month-to-month pension for all times, amongst different advantages.
He mentioned, “Regardless of ex-Non-public Ruth not serving the requisite variety of years to qualify for a pension (10 years), she has nonetheless been discharged from the Nigerian Military with a 50 per cent incapacity declare, which means she’s going to obtain a 50 per cent month-to-month pension for all times. She has additionally been paid her Terminal Depart Allowance and Terminal Packing Allowance, in addition to her contributions to the Nigerian Military Welfare Insurance coverage Scheme and Benevolent Fund.
“These funds have been made on 14 August 2024 into her FCMB account. Her Safety Debarment Allowance for the interval she served (5 years and 54 days) has additionally been paid. The choice to discharge her was made after she rejected a suggestion of medical therapy, both from the Nationwide Hospital or the Nigerian Military.”
