Ukpawanne who was arraigned before a court-martial set up by the
Nigerian Navy in Delta State, was found guilty of disobeying standing
order, attempting to commit sodomy; disgraceful conduct and wrong use of
drugs.
The offences were said to be punishable under sections 57, 95; 93; 65
(1) of the AFA CAP A20 LFN 2004.
Other punishment handed to the officer was one-year loss of seniority,
six months imprisonment, another six months imprisonment and lastly
one-year imprisonment for all four offences. 
The punishment was listed in a memo with Reference: NHQ:
08/68/93/A/Vol.XVIII/399 and titled "Confirmation of court martial
punishment -SLT VN Ukpawanne NN/4440".
It read;
“Sequel to Reference A regarding NHQ approval and Confirmation of Court
Martial Punishment for the officer named above who attempted to commit
Sodomy amidst other offences on 27 Oct 21 with one teenager, (name
withheld), close to Sapele Stadium, On 15 Aug 22 at about 1035, the
officer was officially paraded and his sentences were read accordingly.
“The charges against the officer include the following: 2004:
Disobedience to Standing Order – punishable under section 57 of the AFA
CAP A20 LFN 2004. 2004: Attempt to Commit Sodomy – punishable under
section 95 of the AFA CAP A20 LFN 2004. 2004: Disgraceful Conduct –
punishable under section 93 of the AFA CAP A20 LFN 2004. 2004: Wrongful
use of drug/Controlled Substance – punishable under section 65 (1) of
the AFA CAP A20 LFN 2004.
“Accordingly, the officer in violation of all sections listed above was
awarded one-year loss of seniority, six months imprisonment, another six
months imprisonment and lastly one-year imprisonment for all four
offences. Pertinently, all imprisonment sentences are to run
concurrently.
“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.” 
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