Gbawe:

You can say that again. All the major problems of Nigeria have worsened under GEJ.

himkers: cowards! How many American soldiers defected to Mexico when they were sent to fight Al-qaeda in Afghanistan?? Bunch of lazy, useless cowards. They are only good at harassing innocent civilians

PointB: Nigerian soldiers defect? Arrant nonsense!!

It's not even on BBC website, the so called source! I am sure this is another of Shekau propaganda, given life by the anti-GEJ goons!

Some 480 Nigerian soldiers have fled into Cameroon following fierce fighting with Boko Haram militants, Cameroon's army has said.

Army spokesman Lt Col Didier Badjek said the soldiers had been disarmed and were now being accommodated in schools.

Clashes are said to be continuing in the border town of Gamboru Ngala.

Boko Haram on Sunday released a video in which it said it had established an Islamic state in the towns and villages it controls in north-eastern Nigeria.

Correction - 480 #Nigerian soldiers have deserted to #Cameroon . They are being taken to the northern city of Maroua.

dhammyg:
THESE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH COWARDICE.THE SOLDIERS ARE POORLY EQUIPPED AND POORLY FUNDED.THE NIGERIAN ARMY HAS BEEM ERODED BY CORRUPTION.IF THE SOLDIERS DIE THERE IS A HIGH CHANCE THE FAMILY THEY LEAVE BEHIND WILL NOT BE TAKEN CARE OF!!!!

NOBODY WANTS TO DIE IN VAIN!!!!!!ND DYING 4 NIGERIA EQUATES TO DYING IN VAIN!!!!!!!

lagdmark:
op,Jingoistic master where is the pic. and source of your story

Gbawe:
This is what has gained GEJ uniform condemnation from virtually all his peers worldwide while his brainwashed fans talk and attack everyone, including a mere journalist like Isha Sesay, as if the world is deliberately against their oga. Even as this allegation is not verified, I would not be surprised if this turns out to be true because many unprecedented and terrible developments, such as that claimed here, are the outcome of the kind of callous self-servitude and corruption GEJ is working with even the worst despot like Abacha did not display.
GEJ is literally destroying every Nigerian institution with his myopic greed and lust for power at all cost. He has virtually bankrupted Nigeria buying support he assumes will help him remain in power. He has, to the detriment of Nigeria, been capitulating to political blackmailers and extortionists from day one and since he was sworn in as acting President !!! Why will we not witness the destruction and dismantling of the Nigerian Army when $18 billion disbursed to strengthen our Army's capability against Boko Haram was embezzled under GEJ? When the money that is to be used to defend the nation is looted (something we did not even see under the worst dictators) then what else do Nigerians need to see to note , as many have stated already, that GEJ is a "very dangerous President"?

4Play:

You faux patriots are the worst traitors of all because by denying the extent of this Boko Haram menace, you help to perpetuate it. If you were serious about finding the source, you will find it. See here:



http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-28927898

jmaine: The content of the thread is very laughable.

PointB:


Thanks for the link.

But if you had compared the topic of this thread with the BBC Breaking News, you would have understood where I was coming from. Fleeing to and defecting to Cameroon are two different thing entirely. When soldiers defect, they swear allegiance to opposing army! But I guess the Op changed the subject matter from 'fleeing' to 'defect' either due to ignorance or to create mischief. Either way, Op is wrong!

The operation area is very close to the border with Cameroon. Soldiers can 'flee' (even though the correct word should be retreat) when under immense attack, rather than stay and be annihilated.

@BBCAfrica thank God for this use of 'desertion' instead of 'defection'. I was
going to ask BBC if Nigeria I now fighting
Cameroon!!!

naptu2:


The BBC originally used the word "defection" on their twitter feed. They later changed it to "desertion". That's why you see "correction" at the top of the twitter status.

PointB: Nigerian soldiers defect? Arrant nonsense!!

It's not even on BBC website, the so called source! I am sure this is another of Shekau propaganda, given life by the anti-GEJ goons!

Ibnsultan01: BreakinNews. Insurgents sack Army barracks in Ngala. As the proceed and capture Gamboru close to cameroon. Alpha jets drop few Bombs before retreating allowing BH to hold claim over the area. Pls what's Happening. Mr president Mr president pls do something

madridfc: [s] http://m.bbc.com/news/world-africa-28927898

Ibnsultan01: "@BBCAfrica: 480 #Nigerian soldiers have defected to #Cameroon. They are being taken to the northern city of Maroua."


http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-28927898

comos:
Talking is cheap!
if you are so patriotic, why not join the army. they are still recruiting at the moment

Boko Haram crisis: Nigerian troops 'flee into Cameroon'
Breaking news
Some 480 Nigerian soldiers have fled into Cameroon following fierce fighting with Boko Haram militants, Cameroon's army has said.

Army spokesman Lt Col Didier Badjek said the soldiers had been disarmed and were now being accommodated in schools.

Clashes are said to be continuing in the border town of Gamboru Ngala.

Boko Haram on Sunday released a video in which it said it had established an Islamic state in the towns and villages it controls in north-eastern Nigeria.

The group's five-year insurgency has intensified in recent months despite the deployment of thousands of extra troops to the worst-affected areas.

[size=14pt]Last week, a group of soldiers refused to follow orders to go and fight Boko Haram, saying the militants were better equipped.[/size]

Insurgents also seized one of Nigeria's two main police training academies, which is near the town of Gwoza, captured earlier this month.

olapluto: 480!!! WOW!
Well, when they wont get salary on time, have to beg for bullets, and not assured of their family welfare in case they die in action, I dont blame them.
But 480 is an alarmingly high number. The president is not even bothered. He is setting a very very very disturbing precedence here in Nigeria. Never have we had so many deserters.
It is a shame that in a time of war, our leaders are weakening our army.

KnowAll: I thought d border with cameroon is closed.

lagdmark:
op,Jingoistic master where is the pic. and source of your story