The Nigerian Army has dismissed four soldiers serving in the North-East for allegedly violating a long-standing operational directive.
The affected personnel (Mukaila Mutari, Isah Emmanuel, Kolomo Alex, and Ibrahim Musa) were all attached to ongoing operations against Boko Haram and ISWAP. Their dismissal, dated November 17, 2025, surfaced in photographs obtained on Wednesday, though the Army has not disclosed the exact standing order they were accused of breaching.
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In military terms, a standing order is a long-term instruction that guides conduct and operations until it is officially updated or withdrawn. The nature of the violated directive remains unclear.
The dismissal comes at a tense moment in the region. The same day, ISWAP confirmed the capture and killing of Brigadier-General Musa Uba, a development that rattled security formations across Borno State.
Last weekend, top commanders, including Operation Hadin Kai Theatre Commander Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, reportedly moved to Damboa to coordinate rescue efforts for personnel abducted during a violent ambush.
The ambush, carried out late Friday, saw ISWAP fighters (described as heavily armed and highly coordinated) overrun a military convoy, killing several soldiers and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force. The attack has deepened anxiety in the area, highlighting the evolving tactics of insurgents and the growing risks faced by frontline troops.
