Not less than 365 soldiers have Voluntarily applied to resign from the force saying they have lost interest in the Nigerian Army.
In recent times, viral videos have been circulating around social media about soldiers complaining bitterly about poor equipments and ammunition.
However, sources have attributed these decision and act to loss of morale, poor weapons, unimproved allowances and the continuous loss of soldiers to Boko Haram attacks.
Reports have it that most of the Soldiers applying to resign are from the North – east theatre of Operation,the total number of soldiers that applied for voluntary resignation is 380, but while 356 cited loss of interest, 24 said they are leaving the army to take traditional titles.
Lt Gen Tukur Buratai, the Chief of Army Staff in a statement released on his behalf states that the resignation would take effect from Jan 3, 2021.
The statement reads:
“In compliance with the provisions of Reference A, the COAS vide Reference B has approved the voluntary and medical discharge of the above named MWO, and 385 others listed as Annexes A and B.
“The soldiers are to proceed on terminal leave December 3, 2020, while their disengagement date takes effect from January 3, 2021, 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.”
