A suspected gay Navy Officer simply identified as SLT Ukpawanne, with badge No. NN/4440, has been jailed for one year for attempting to commit Sodomy amidst other offences on 27 Oct 21 with one teenager, Hillary Omene close to Sapele Stadium, the administrative headquarter of Sapele local government area of Delta State.
“The officer in violation was awarded one year loss of seniority, Six (06) months imprisonment, another Six (06) months imprisonment and lastly One (01) year imprisonment for all four offences. Pertinently, all imprisonment sentences are to run concurrently” the charge reads.
The officer, Ukpawanne, was sent to the Sapele Correctional facility after he was Court Martialed and was found guilty of the offences brought against him.
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SPECIAL SITREP FROM NNEC/NMC SAPELE FOR MON 151140 AUG 22
Reference:
A. NHQ: 08/68/93/A/Vol.XVIII/399 dated 1 Aug 22.
*CONFIRMATION OF COURT MARTIAL PUNISHMENT – SLT VN UKPAWANNE NN/4440*
1. Sequel to Reference A regarding NHQ approval and Confirmation of Court Martial Punishment iro the above named officer who attempted to commit Sodomy amidst other offences on 27 Oct 21 with one teenager, Hillary Omene close to Sapele Stadium, On 15 Aug 22 at about 1035, the officer was officially paraded and his sentences were read accordingly.
2. The charges against the officer include the following:
*a. Disobedience to Standing Order – punishable under section 57 of the AFA CAP A20 LFN 2004.*
*b. Attempt to Commit Sodomy – punishable under section 95 of the AFA CAP A20 LFN 2004.*
*c. Disgraceful Conduct – punishable under section 93 of the AFA CAP A20 LFN 2004.*
*d. Wrongful use of drug/Controlled Substance – punishable under section 65 (1) of the AFA CAP A20 LFN 2004.*
3. Accordingly, the officer in violation of all sections listed above was awarded one year loss of seniority, Six (06) months imprisonment, another Six (06) months imprisonment and lastly One (01) year imprisonment for all four offences. Pertinently, all imprisonment sentences are to run concurrently.
4. The dismissed officer is currently awaiting medical clearance from the Naval Medical Centre before handing over to Sapele Correctional Center for commencement of imprisonment term.
5. Relevant pictures attached. Request note, Sir.
