Not less than 243 soldiers facing insurgency in the north have resigned from the Nigerian Army in recent times on various accounts.
This is according to SaharaReporters.
The report include, something of a proof in the form of an alleged memo from the Army authorities entitled, Approval for Voluntary /Medical Discharge Soldiers First And Second Quarters 2022.
Part of the document read, “In compliance with the provisions of Reference A, the COAS vide Reference B has approved the voluntary and medical discharge of the above-named WO, and 242 others listed as Annex A.
“The soldiers are to proceed on terminal leave WEF 15, January 23, while their disengagement date takes effect from 15 February 23 in accordance with the Nigerian Army Administrative Policy and Procedures No 27 Paragraphs 3 and 4. Accordingly, I am directed to request formations and units to release all affected soldiers to report at the Headquarters, Garrison, with their unit service documents for documentation. All forms of military-controlled items, arms, ammunition, and items of combat kits are recovered from the soldiers prior to their disengagement date and certify that they are properly de-kitted. Please acknowledge.”
The publication quoting sources, said voluntary retirement has become the order of the day among soldiers involved in combating terrorism and banditry in the north, particularly those of the junior-grade.
Their motivation as per the report, was alleged corruption among high-ranking officers and neglect of those in the battle fields by the said superior officers, leading to general low-morale.
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