The Nigerian Army has dismissed Lance Corporal Abdullahi Ismail from service after he was found guilty of having an affair with his colleague’s wife.
According to multiple sources, the dismissal occurred at 231 Battalion in Biu, Borno State, during the week.
“The soldier was fired from the Nigerian Army for sleeping with his colleague’s housewife. We’re happy as this will serve as an example to others involved in this act now common in our barracks,” a source revealed.
Another source added, “Our colleague, Abdullahi has been dismissed at 231 BN Biu. He slept with his regular’s wife. So sad.”
Abdullahi’s offence – indecent professional misconduct and having sex with a fellow soldier’s wife – contravenes Sections 79 and 93 of the Armed Forces Act CAP A20, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004. The law prescribes a jail term and dismissal from service with dishonour.
This development comes a few days after the Nigerian Army authorities dismissed two soldiers for stealing armoured cables from the Dangote Refinery in Lagos.
The Nigerian Army has reiterated its commitment to maintaining discipline and professionalism within its ranks, and will not hesitate to take decisive action against any personnel found guilty of misconduct.
