Six troops in the Nigerian Army have reportedly been fired after allegedly running away from a Boko Haram offensive in Damboa, Borno State, according to reporters for Sahara. The soldiers left the battlefield in the event, which happened earlier this month, allegedly because they didn’t have enough ammunition. The soldiers were a part of the army’s counterinsurgency effort in the northeast, known as Operation Lafiya Dole.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Sources revealed that over 10 soldiers were killed during the attack. The dismissed soldiers include PTE Olaniyi Emmanuel (19NA/78/0690), PTE Masa’udu Adamu (20NA/79/3745), PTE Abdul Azee Saleh (22NA/82/5192), PTE Mohammed Mohammed (22NA/82/1721), PTE Adah Toye (22NA/82/1191), and PTE Hassan Abubakar (22NA/82/1909).
A source close to the dismissed soldiers criticized the army’s decision, arguing that the men fled the battlefield after exhausting their ammunition. According to the source, the soldiers were not adequately equipped to combat the Boko Haram terrorists, a recurring complaint among Nigerian troops. This lack of equipment and firepower often hampers their effectiveness against the insurgents.
Despite these reports, the Nigerian Army has yet to officially confirm the attack or acknowledge the casualties suffered. The situation is said to highlight the ongoing challenges within the military, including issues of equipment and support for soldiers on the front lines.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
