A masked Nigerian soldier who posted a video online appealing to his colleagues to not be violent with peaceful protesters has been accused of cybercrimes by the military.

Lance Corporal Harrison Friday earlier this week posted a 3-minute clip online telling soldiers to be gentle with protesters if they are deployed to disperse demonstrations.

Thousands of Nigerians have been protesting nationwide for the past two weeks to demand comprehensive police reform and, more broadly, better governance.

Friday said in the video that he had intelligence reports military troops might soon be deployed to end the demonstrations.

He appealed for professionalism from his colleagues because they’ll also benefit from the results of the protests.

“The fight the civilians are fighting is our fight, do not let them (the Nigerian government) use us,” he said.

The Army branded the soldier fake when the video initially went viral days ago, but announced on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 that Friday has been arrested.

“The hooded soldier hiding behind the mask to commit cubercrimes has been apprehended,” a brief statement read.

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