Nigerian Army Dismisses Six Soldiers for ‘Fleeing During Boko Haram Attack in Borno’ Over Alleged Lack of Ammunition.
The Nigerian Army has dismissed six soldiers from its service for allegedly fleeing from the scene of a Boko Haram attack, military sources told SaharaReporters. The soldiers, who were part of Operation Lafiya Dole, the counterinsurgency operation in the North-East, reportedly fled from the attack around Damboa, Borno State.
Sources revealed that over 10 soldiers were killed during the attack, although the Nigerian Army has yet to confirm the incident or acknowledge its casualties. 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 familiar with the situation argued that the punishment was unjust, claiming the soldiers withdrew from the battlefield after running out of ammunition. The source cited insufficient arms and ammunition as a chronic issue faced by Nigerian soldiers combating Boko Haram insurgents, often resulting in them being under-equipped.
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The source also blamed the fatalities on poor firepower and inadequate equipment to combat the terrorists, stating, “Boko Haram successfully infiltrated our location and caused KIA and WIA. Some of our colleagues fled during the battle and were charged and dismissed for not retaliating.
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This incident highlights ongoing issues regarding equipment and support for Nigerian soldiers in the fight against Boko Haram, raising concerns about the conditions under which they operate.
