The Nigerian Military has refuted a report that its dismissed Ex- Lance Corporal Rotimi Olamilekan, popularly often known as ‘Soja Boi’, for allegedly telling the reality.
Olamilekan had in an interview circulating on social and conventional media made allegations concerning welfare, remuneration and the supply of uniforms and protecting gear for Nigerian Military personnel.
Nevertheless, Appearing Director Military Public Relations Colonel Appolonia Anele in a press release Tuesday made obtainable to journalists in Abuja, mentioned Mr. Olamilekan was not dismissed for “talking the reality” or expressing opinions on political management.
In accordance with her, he was dismissed following persistent and grave acts of indiscipline, together with violations of the Armed Forces Social Media Coverage.
“Like all skilled militaries, the Nigerian Military operates underneath a strict Code of Conduct and the Armed Forces Act. Unauthorised media appearances, commercialisation of navy id, partisan content material creation and misuse of navy uniform represent clear breaches of established laws.
“His dismissal adopted due course of according to navy legal guidelines,” she mentioned
On the problem of remuneration, she mentioned the Nigerian Military operates a well-structured and clear wage system, the place earnings are decided by rank and years of service, as clearly stipulated within the Handbook of {Financial} Administration for Armed Forces of Nigeria (MAFA).
“Moreover, troops deployed on operations or assigned to duties outdoors their items obtain Ration Money Allowance, Behavior Allowance, along with free feeding preparations. Personnel serving in operational theatres, resembling Operation HADIN KAI within the North East, are additionally paid operational allowances and different mission-specific entitlements designed to help their welfare and improve operational effectiveness.
“The portrayal of troopers as receiving no extra advantages past primary wage is subsequently deceptive and inaccurate,” she mentioned.
She added that the declare that troopers are required to buy uniforms and protecting gear, together with bulletproof vests and helmets, is fully false.
“The Nigerian Military prioritises the welfare, security, and pressure safety of its personnel.
“The availability of uniforms, kits, arms, ammunition, and operational gear is an institutional duty executed by way of established logistics techniques.
“Devoted ordnance items oversee the procurement, storage, and issuance of these things to make sure troops are adequately geared up for operations.
“Whereas some personnel might select to complement issued kits primarily based on private desire and luxury, such actions are voluntary and don’t point out any systemic failure.
“The assertion that troops function with out protecting gear shouldn’t be solely false but additionally reckless, because it undermines public confidence and troop morale.”
She added on for the avoidance of doubt, no soldier is deployed to an operational theatre with out the mandatory protecting gear.
“Claims that such gear is barely issued throughout ceremonial visits are deliberate falsehoods meant to mislead the general public.
“The Nigerian Military stays dedicated to the very best requirements of self-discipline, accountability, and troop welfare. Operational selections concerning postings and deployments are guided strictly by strategic and operational necessities,” she mentioned.