#TrackNigeria -The Headquarters 14 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Ohafia has debunked a report that a woman hit by Army hilux vehicle within its jurisdiction was treated recklessly.
Assistant Director Army Public Relations, Major OJ Badamosi, said in a statement that contrary to the report of ill-treament, the case was swiftly reported and the woman was given medical attention.He said “the medical expense was paid accordingly. Presently the victim is in a stable condition”
The Army statement reads: “The attention of the Headquarters 14 Brigade, Nigerian Army Ohafia is drawn to a publication claiming reckless treatment of a woman accidentally hit by a Nigerian Army hilux vehicle at the Ogbor Hill Water Side Bridge, close to Eyimba hotel, along Aba/Ikot Ekpene highway on Friday the 6th of April 2019.
“It should be noted that the accident was immediately formally reported to the appropriate Army authority in whose area of responsibility the accident happened. The victim was rushed to Rosevern Hospital, Owerri Road, Aba for medical treatment by the Army and the medical expense was paid accordingly. Presently the victim is in a stable condition.
“The family of the victim (has) been contacted and they are overseeing the patient in the hospital” the statement said.
