Nigerian Army Dismisses Four Soldiers for Alleged Disobedience During Operations Against Boko Haram
The Nigerian Army has dismissed four frontline soldiers for allegedly violating a “standing order” while serving in the North-East, in the ongoing fight against Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents.
The dismissed personnel are named as:
- Mukaila Mutari (Service No. 22NA/88/10253)
- Isah Emmanuel (22NA/83/7262)
- Kolomo Alex (24NA/86/5151)
- Ibrahim Musa (24NA/86/0885)
Their formal removal from service was dated November 17, 2025.
Photographs obtained by SaharaReporters show the four soldiers in their desert camouflage uniforms, suggesting they were deployed in forward areas when the alleged infraction occurred.
In military terms, a standing order is a long-term directive issued by superiors that remains effective until it is officially changed or canceled.
However, neither the Army nor other sources have clarified which specific standing order these soldiers are accused of breaching.
Their dismissal coincides with a turbulent period for the army in the region. On the same day, reports emerged that Brigadier-General Musa Uba was confirmed captured and killed by ISWAP fighters.