The Nigerian Army has dismissed six soldiers for allegedly fleeing during a Boko Haram attack in the Damboa area, according to military sources speaking to SaharaReporters. The soldiers, who were part of Operation Lafiya Dole, the army's counterinsurgency effort in the North-East, reportedly abandoned their positions during the assault.
Sources revealed that over 10 soldiers were killed during the attack. However, the Nigerian Army has not officially confirmed the incident or acknowledged any casualties.
The soldiers dismissed are identified as 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, and 22NA/82/1909 PTE Hassan Abubakar.
A source within the army criticized the dismissal, arguing that the soldiers ran out of ammunition during the attack and had no choice but to retreat. The source claimed that the soldiers were not adequately equipped to face the heavily armed insurgents, leading to their withdrawal from the battlefield.
"Boko Haram successfully infiltrated our location, resulting in casualties. Some of our colleagues fled during the battle due to a lack of ammunition, and they were charged and dismissed for not retaliating," the source explained.
Complaints about inadequate equipment and insufficient firepower have been common among Nigerian soldiers fighting Boko Haram. The source attributed the death of many soldiers to the army's lack of proper armament and support.
The incident highlights ongoing challenges faced by the Nigerian military in its battle against Boko Haram, including issues related to logistics, equipment, and overall preparedness.
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