I deserted army because I was owed nine-month salary - Nigerian Soldier
source : http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2018/04/i-deserted-army-because-i-was-owed-nine.html

A dismissed soldier, Bello Kasimu, arrested for impersonating the Nigerian Army (NA) at the weekend claimed he deserted the force after his salary was owed for nine months.

Kasimu, who was dismissed in 2015 after he was absent without leave (AWOL) for several months from his place of deployment at the northeast, was paraded together with six others arrested for similar offences.


The others are Taiwo Ayomide, Ale Michael, Adetileyin Segun, Olarewaju Yusuf, Ibrahim Isa alias Malaika and Ibrahim Abdullahi.

Kasimu claimed he only wore army uniform the day he went to 81 Division headquarters to find out what was delaying the money.
He said: “I was in the army but was dismissed in 2015. I was dismissed because I fled from my posting in Bauchi. I ran away because I was not paid salary for nine months. I was working without salary and so, I took permission to go and sort the salary issue out.

“But when the leave expired, I did not go back. I was tired because I still haven’t received salary. I did not want to continue working without payment. So, when I was dismissed, I still wanted to get my money. So, I wore the uniform to 81 Division to allow me access. I did not use it to extort anyone and I was not wearing it.”

Eyes Of Lagos gathered that, According to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Maj.-Gen. Enobong Udoh, Kasimu paraded himself as a serving personnel and escorted trucks to various parts of the country.

Udoh, who was represented at the parade by the Commander 9 Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Moundhey Ali, said Kasimu was arrested at Flower area of Ikorodu on April 17 by troops of 174 Battalion.

He said the suspect wore camouflage Tees at the point he was caught, adding that a fake military identity card, mobile phone, court affidavit, Automated Teller Machine (ATM) card and a brown wallet were recovered from him.

He said: “Similarly, on April 17, troops of 35 Artillery Brigade Alamala Barracks, Ogun State arrested an impostor, Taiwo Ayomide at Ademola Hotel, beside Yasmin Mosque Sagamu. The suspect, a resident of 46, Ojumile Street Sagamu, was dressed in military camouflage and was extorting money from unsuspecting citizens.

“Items recovered from him include identity card, camouflage uniform, green beret and a military belt. Five other suspects were arrested by troops of 9 Brigade while on Operation Checkmate in different parts of Lagos.

“The troops recovered army batch, camouflages tees, a dagger kings, Royal Ranger identity card, a Lieutenant rank, two army letters of recommendation, among others.”

See dem they ran away because they don't want die.Checkout their names.

As for me and my family will vote bubu out 2019

Kasimu, who was dismissed in 2015 after he was absent without leave (AWOL) for several months from his place of deployment at the northeast.


The Nigerian Army Really needs to work on the welfare of it's soldiers in the Northeast Theatre. These guys are suffering here

Wow, That’s bad ooo. How will you owe someone salary for 9 months? Is it pregnancy ?

I have never believed in the Buhari/APC government and rightfully so. However, one small part of me always expected that even if he'd be able to do nothing else, he'd fully address the issues of the armed forces and overhaul their services considering his history and 'passion' for security. Instead the rot continues...

Petro-dollars no let am see road so rather than take the portfolio of Defence Minister, he ran to ministry of petroleum. Even that one is at the worst level of corruption, lack of accountability and mismanagement.
Na wa!

For this era

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You would have thought Buhari will have done exemplary work on the military given his background in the army. Everything has gone to the dogs. Not better german shepherds o. Ekuke.

9 months ke? That's harsh

Why will anyone want to impersonate the Army

Army that many are dreaming to join and die for.....u must be feeling like superman mehn

Lazy Soldier

NwaAmaikpe:

Oya fire down

From original to fake...originals arresting the fake. Let the Lazy bloody civilians rest at least.

Lies, this guy can lie for Africa.

He should just say he was never a soldier

sai baba

Aderewah:
You would have thought Buhari will have done exemplary work on the military given his background in the army. Everything has gone to the dogs. Not better german shepherds o. Ekuke.

u are d real ekuke

He was dismissed in 2015, after he went AWOL for some months
Due to the fact that he was owed 9 months salary

Common sense should have told u, that's was before buhari
Probably dasuki squandered his salary

Your hate for buhari shouldn't deprive u the power to reason

In simple terms he was owed under previous administration

life is sweet than dying for a useless country

Lazy youth

Lazy soldier

princemillla:
Army that many are dreaming to join and die for.....u must be feeling like superman mehn

superman or superted, which one?

Lazy mumu youth

No, you were fired because you were lazy.

April 22 2018 - #ceecout

April 2018 - #wengerout

March 2019 - #BuhariOut

theif ole carry am go

Did u read the post at all?

wellmax:
Lies, this guy can lie for Africa.

He should just say he was never a soldier

Nawa ooo

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Yes it may be, it happen in military when your salary get problem and in military they can block ur salary if you go on AWOL. Is two different matter are they block ur salary becos AWOL or you leave northeast becos of salary issues? it happened in 1 in 100 soldiers it was not new but they will sort it out if the matter channel well to the finance DIV