Troops Accuse Borno Army Commander, Lt Col Ajiya, Of Misconduct

Troops Accuse Borno Army Commander, Lt Col Ajiya, Of Misconduct....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Soldiers of the 81 Division Task Force Battalion stationed at Dikwa Local Government Area have voiced serious accusations against their commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel SJ Ajiya. According to Sahara Reporters the soldiers claim his decisions have led to multiple fatalities and injuries among the troops, drawing intense scrutiny over his leadership and concern for troop welfare.

The soldiers, who chose to remain anonymous for fear of repercussions, have linked the death of seven of their comrades directly to what they describe as Lt Col Ajiya’s negligence. A particular incident cited involved the non-utilization of a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle, which they believe could have prevented these deaths. The allegations paint a grim picture of the operational challenges faced by the Nigerian Army in one of the country’s most conflict-ridden areas. According to one soldier,

“Two [soldiers] are still in critical condition as we speak,” underscoring the ongoing impact of the reported oversight. Further accusations suggest a pattern of mismanagement and disregard for soldiers’ safety under Lt Col Ajiya’s command. One poignant story involves a soldier named Private Salako, who reportedly lost his life to a mine while on an errand in Koibe, described by the soldiers as unnecessary and perilous. The handling of Private Salako’s burial was also a point of contention, highlighting a perceived lack of respect and care for fallen soldiers. Another tragic account involved Warrant Officer Charles Nwogu and Private Ugwu Daniel, who were casualties of a vehicular accident while their unit was retrieving fuel from town.

The soldiers attribute this accident to the commanding officer’s refusal to maintain and repair essential unit vehicles, which they say has become a chronic issue. “The CO has refused to fix the unit vehicles to the extent that our two trucks are down,” a soldier explained. This failure allegedly led to the use of inadequate vehicles for transport tasks, significantly increasing the risk of such fatal accidents. The complaints extend beyond operational decisions to interpersonal conduct, with multiple accounts describing Lt Col Ajiya as dismissive and disrespectful even towards his officers, further alleging a toxic command climate.

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