Fear of Boko Haram: 22 Soldiers Declared Wanted By Army

The Nigerian Army has declared 22 soldiers of various ranks wanted for running away from Boko Haram on the battlefield, due to fear.

According to a leading Nigerian publication, the soldiers were said to have fled from the scene of a Boko Haram attack in Gubio, a community in Borno State now partly controlled by insurgents, on September 29. Reports said 18 soldiers were killed during the attack on a military outpost in the community.

The chief of Army staff, Tukur Buratai, had severally warned troops to stop displaying cowardice on the battle field, threatening to punish any troops that abandon positions during Boko Haram attacks.

However several Army officers have complained of Boko Haram terrorists having foreknowledge of their positions, as well as being in possession of superior firepower.

A list of the those declared wanted and obtained by PREMIUM TIMES includes: U.A. Nagogo, a major; Mallam Turaki, a staff sergeant; Benjamin Afolabi, sergeant, Christian Nwachukwu, sergeant; Patrick Kosin, sergeant; Awuwa Orin, sergeant; Ibrahim Amodu, sergeant; Nasiru Umar, sergeant; Bello Suleiman, sergeant; Josiah Seth, sergeant and Muazu Nura, sergeant.

Ayodeji Ogunsuji, corporal; Michael Friday, corporal; Wakili Saul, corporal; Akyen Zamani, corporal; Yahaya Abubakar-Doia, lance corporal; Isikuru Venture, lance corporal; Aminu Isiaku, lance corporal; Usman Suleiman, lance corporal; Maigari Markus, lance corporal; Edward Ofem, lance corporal and Adams Shehu, lance corporal, were also declared wanted.