Not less than 200 soldiers have been reported to have withdrawn from the military.
According to the online report that has created controversies in the public, about 234 soldiers tendered their resignation letter citing corruption, low morale, discouragement, poor conditions of service and several other reasons as basis for their actions.
Many Nigerians however wondered why the soldiers decided to take such a drastic action at a time it is being perceived that a considerable progress is being made in the fight against terrorism across the country.
A few days ago, it was reported that operation Hardin Kardi had successfully neutralized a good number of Boko Haram and ISWAP members in Borno State. The soldiers were also said to be routing the Bandits and several criminal elements in other part of the country.
In a reaction to the massive withdrawal of the soldiers from service, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Army spokesman, said voluntary retirement is a routine exercise in the army. The reaction was contained in a statement issued on behalf of the Military Force.
According to the statement, it is within the rights of soldiers to withdraw from service when they deem it fit and if such request meet certain conditions.
He however described the allegation that the soldiers are proceeding on retirement because of corruption, low morales and poor condition of service as peddled by the online report as false and should be disregarded.
“The subjective and unethical report is a distraction and another failed attempt at dampening the morale and fighting will of the loyal, dedicated and patriotic fighting force of the Nigeran Army.” The statement reads in part.
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