Army arrests two soldiers over unauthorized deployment at celebrity wedding

The Nigerian Army has taken into custody two serving soldiers implicated in an unauthorized deployment during a high-profile wedding ceremony in Lekki, Lagos. The soldiers, identified as Private Onasanya Ifeoluwa and Private Ukpai Onyinyechi, are reportedly attached to the 81 Division Medical Services and Hospital.

Their arrest followed credible intelligence and the circulation of videos on social media showing uniformed military personnel providing security and crowd control at the wedding of content creator Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, and TikTok personality Jarvis. The presence of military personnel at a private event, without official authorization, has drawn public criticism and raised questions about adherence to military regulations.

Preliminary investigations have commenced to ascertain the full extent of the soldiers' involvement and to identify any other military personnel who may have participated in the unauthorized deployment. The Nigerian Army has a standing policy prohibiting serving personnel from undertaking private security duties or engaging in deployments outside official assignments without proper approval.

This development underscores the army's commitment to enforcing its regulations and maintaining discipline. Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation unfolds, with potential disciplinary actions to follow for anyone found culpable.

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Following credible intelligence on the involvement of Nigerian Army personnel in illegal deployment during the popular social influencer’s wedding in Lekki, Lagos, the personnel were arrested. Preliminary investigation is ongoing to establish the extent of their involvement and identify other personnel connected with the incident. Further details will be forwarded as the investigation unfolds.