The Nigerian Military has dismissed allegations by dismissed Lance Corporal Rotimi Olamilekan over poor remuneration and welfare of personnel, describing the claims as false and deceptive.
In a press release, the Appearing Director of Military Public Relations, Apollonia Anele, mentioned the report circulating on-line was sensationalised and required clarification to stop public misinformation.
The Military defined that Olamilekan, popularly often called “Soja Boi,” was dismissed not for expressing opinions however for repeated acts of indiscipline, together with violations of navy social media rules.
In response to the assertion, his actions concerned unauthorised media engagements and misuse of navy identification, including that due course of was adopted in step with navy regulation.
On remuneration, the Military maintained that personnel are paid by way of a structured and clear system based mostly on rank and years of service, as stipulated within the Guide of {Financial} Administration for the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
It added that troopers obtain varied allowances, together with uniform, ration money, and operational allowances, notably for these deployed in operations resembling Operation Hadin Kai.
The Military additionally dismissed claims that personnel buy their very own uniforms and protecting gear, stressing that every one gear is offered by way of established logistics methods.
Reaffirming its dedication to self-discipline and welfare, the Military urged the general public to ignore the allegations and keep away from spreading unverified data that would undermine morale and nationwide safety efforts.
By Linus Aleke
Times Nigeria