Ouagadougou:The Military Attorney-General has initiated the referral of several defendants to the Military Criminal Court on charges related to the abuse of official authority. The allegations involve obtaining undeserved exemptions and exceptions, as well as falsifying records concerning the completion of national and reserve service.
According to Wam, investigations revealed that the accusations include the falsification of official data, documents, and medical reports. These actions allegedly enabled certain conscripts to bypass the established procedures.
The Military Prosecution has formally charged the defendants, which include public officials and conscripts, with offenses corresponding to their individual roles. These charges will be adjudicated before the military judiciary.
The Military Attorney-General emphasized the importance of national service as a duty, honour, and responsibility to the nation. He underscored that maintaining the integrity of its procedures is crucial for ensuring justice and equality in fulfilling this duty, while also protecting national obligations from violations or exploitation.
He assured that anyone found guilty of evading national service or misusing their position to facilitate such activities would face consequences. The defendants will be held accountable under the military judiciary in accordance with the law.