A bill to reform Nigerian military justice has passed its second reading in the Senate, according to this report. Excerpt:
Under the bill, such reports will now be submitted to a court of law for review before any conviction can be upheld.
The proposed legislation also prohibits undue command interference in courts-martial, guarantees due process, and strengthens independence and fairness within the military justice system.
The Armed Forces (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2025, sponsored by Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, aims to modernise military law, uphold the supremacy of the Constitution, and align Nigeria’s Armed Forces with global standards of accountability, discipline, and professionalism.
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