Nigerian Army Expels Six Soldiers For Abandoning Post During Boko Haram Assault In Borno

Nigerian Army Expels Six Soldiers For Abandoning Post During Boko Haram Assault In Borno

The Nigerian Army has discharged six soldiers for allegedly fleeing a Boko Haram attack, according to military sources who spoke with SaharaReporters…….. CONTINUE READING 

The soldiers, part of Operation Lafiya Dole in the North-East, reportedly abandoned their posts during an attack near Damboa in Borno State earlier this month. It was reported that over ten soldiers were killed in the assault.

The Nigerian Army has not yet verified the attack or confirmed any casualties on its side. The dismissed soldiers include:

– 19NA/78/0690 PTE OLANIYI EMMANUEL
– 20NA/79/3745 PTE MASA’UDU ADAMU
– 22NA/82/5192 PTE ABDUL AZEE SALEH
– 22NA/82/1721 PTE MOHAMMED MOHAMMED
– 22NA/82/1191 PTE ADAH TOYE
– 22NA/82/1909 PTE HASSAN ABUBAKAR

A source contends that the dismissal was unjust, explaining that the soldiers fled after depleting their ammunition during the fight. The source claimed they were inadequately supplied with arms and ammunition, which contributed to their retreat and the high number of casualties.

The source also attributed the high death toll to insufficient firepower and equipment, noting that Boko Haram managed to infiltrate their position and cause both killed and wounded in action.