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. 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. The lovebirds had shared a hug and kiss to the delight of other corpers at the Mammy market. The military source said, “She is going to go through summary trial because the offences she committed is not a grievous offence that will attract court-martial.

Source: Punch December 23, 2021 22:26 UTC