Army to try romantic soldier who accepted corper’s proposal

Punch

The Nigerian Army is set to try a female soldier, Private Sofiyat Akinlabi, who accepted the marriage proposal of an unnamed corper, The PUNCH has learnt.

Our correspondent learnt that the military authorities are currently conducting a preliminary investigation that precedes a trial.

An impeccable source in the military who is familiar with the matter told our correspondent on Thursday that Akinlabi will be tried for unprofessional conduct including violation of military laws regarding social media and fraternisation with a trainee – a corper.

The PUNCH had earlier reported that the Army detained Akinlabi on December 14, 2021, when viral video clips showed her accepting the marriage proposal of a corper at the National Youth Service Corps Orientation Camp in Yikpata, Kwara State…