127 soldiers have reportedly resigned from the Nigerian army amid the worsening security challenges the
military is currently combating in some parts of the country.
In a memo obtained by Premium Times, it was gathered that the soldiers who are drawn from various formations
of the army across the country are all of the junior cadres.
The military personnel comprising of one Master Warrant Officer, three Warrant Officers, 22 Staff Sergeants, 29
Sergeants, 64 Corporals, seven Lance Corporals and one Private, will disengage in May as Chief of Army Staff,
Tukur Buratai has since approved their formal disengagement.
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Though there was no clarification on those embarking on voluntary retirement and those leaving the army on
medical grounds, Brigadier-General T.A Gagariga who communicated the approval of their disengagements
directed them to submit all military properties in their possession.
The memo read;
“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 following the NA
administrative policies and procedures No. 27 paragraphs 3 and 4.
“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:
“a. All forms of military-controlled items, arms, ammunition, and items of combat kits are recovered from the
soldiers before their disengagement date and certified that they are properly de-kitted.
“b. They complete all necessary documentation for withdrawal from: 1. NAWIS contributions 2. DENFUND
contribution 3. National Mortgage Contributions.
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