The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) yesterday said that a Board of Inquiry has been convened to investigate a rape complaint by a Mabaruma girl against five soldiers.
The soldiers who are also the subjects of an investigation by the police have since been removed from the North West District community, the GDF said.
“The conduct and professionalism of our ranks are premier factors in our mission accomplishment. The force will therefore spare no measure to ensure our ranks uphold our values and standards, and maintain the confidence of the communities which we are sworn to serve and defend,” the statement said.