127 SOLDIERS LEAVING THE NIGERIA ARMY
Report indicates that 127 soldiers are leaving the Nigerian Army in May 2021.
The exiting soldiers include one Master Warrant Officer, three Warrant Officers, 22 Staff Sergeants, 29 Sergeants, 64 Corporals, 7 Lance Corporals, and 1Private.
Some soldiers are embarking on voluntary retirement while others are leaving on medical grounds.
A memo signed Brigadier General T.A Gagariga, a brigadier general, who communicated the approval of their disengagement of the 127 soldiers states:
“In compliance with the provisions of section A, the COAS vide reference B has approved the voluntary discharge of the above named NWO and 126 others listed in annex A. The soldiers are to proceed on terminal leave WEF 26th April, 21 while their disengagement date takes effect from 26th May 21 in accordance with the NA administrative policies and procedures No. 27 paragraphs 3 and 4,” the memo read.
“Accordingly, I am directed to request you relate to their respective units to release the affected soldiers to report to HQ CAR with their unit service documents for documentation NLT 5th January 21 and ensure that:”
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“a. All forms of military controlled items, arms, ammunition and items of combat kits are recovered from the soldiers prior to their disengagement date and certified that they are properly de-kitted.”
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