LunagisthubNigerian Army Dismisses Four Soldiers for Alleged Disobedience
The Nigerian Army has dismissed four frontline soldiers fighting Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East region for allegedly disobeying a standing order. The soldiers, identified as Mukaila Mutari, Isah Emmanuel, Kolomo Alex, and Ibrahim Musa, were serving in the Operation Hadin Kai theatre of operations
The dismissal was dated November 17, 2025, and coincided with the confirmation of the death of Brigadier-General Musa Uba, who was captured and killed by ISWAP terrorists. The military had been engaged in intense battles with Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters in the region, with multiple casualties reported .
The Nigerian military has been battling Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East for over a decade, with varying degrees of success. The dismissal of the four soldiers highlights the challenges faced by the military in the region. According to reports, the soldiers were dismissed for allegedly violating a standing order, although the specific order they were accused of disobeying has not been disclosed
The dismissal comes amid a surge in attacks by Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters in the region. In a recent incident, ISWAP fighters ambushed a Nigerian military convoy, killing multiple soldiers and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). The attackers were reportedly armed and highly organized, targeting the convoy in a coordinated strike .
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