A former commander of Nigerian Army’s Operation Lafiya Dole, the counter-terrorism command in the northeast, Olusegun Adeniyi, is to face “jurisdiction”, which those familiar with the military say means a court-martial.

Mr Adeniyi had late March appeared in a video complaining about poor equipment after an attack by Haram terrorists left dozens of soldiers dead. This is the reason he is being court-martialled, army insiders told PREMIUM TIMES.

Mr Adeniyi is among 886 officers the army listed for new postings on Tuesday. Mr Adeniyi whose name appears on serial 42 on the list is being moved from Nigerian Army Resource Centre to Army Headquarters, both in Abuja, for “for jurisdiction,” that is, to face a court-martial.

In the March video that caused Mr Adeniyi’s troubles, the major general could be seen among disorganised troops decrying losses of men and equipment in a particular encounter with Boko Haram, who were “facing us” from “every flank with not less than15 gun trucks.”

He also complained about an intelligence failure resulting in a heavy loss of soldiers. He, however, said he and his troops were committed to remaining on the battlefront to confront the terrorists.

The video was widely shared on social media, sparking outrage and renewed criticisms that the government of President Muhammadu Buhari and the military commanders were giving the public false impressions on war efforts and successes.

The military did not publicly comment on the video. But Mr Adeniyi was swiftly relieved of his position as commander of Operation Lafiya Dole and moved to Nigerian Army Resource Centre as “Research Fellow”. He is now moving from NARC to face a court martial.

Insiders said the army allowed the controversy and outrage that followed the video to “die down” before now court-martialling Mr Adeniyi.His appearance before the court-martial is expected to start July 20 this year.Army spokesperson, Sagir Musa, could not be reached for comment.His phone was switched “off” when PREMIUM TIMES tried to reach him.

Racoon:
The army under the present leadership has become a threat worst than BH is the truth itself is a threat to its existence.A army that is granting amnesty to terrorists?Gush!

saaron:
Nigeria does not have an army. What we have is a den of boko haram murderers.
Hope Nigerians can see why the previous administration drafted foriegn mercenaries to deal with boko haram. The army is filled to the brim with northern boko haram terrorists and sympathisers.

ONE NIGERIA DOES NOT EXIST!

TANTUMERGO007:
Only a foolish southerner would fight this useless war

ogbuefi677:

One Nigeria is a scam but dem no wan hear.
Same approach in d govt at Abuja.
Abokki is ready to favour his brother even if it means 1 million other ppl will die.He doesn't care

TANTUMERGO007:
Only a foolish southerner would fight this useless war

saaron:

ONE NIGERIA DOES NOT EXIST!

Simongm:
Just when we are still struggling to accept the reality that one too much was down in Arotile Tolulope, these evil are about to take another son of Okun land and Yoruba nation to the place of skull.
Sen. Smart Adeyemi, Sen. Dino Melaye, Gen. David Jemibewon(Rtd), Maj Gen. Olu Irefin must stand up for this Ijumu son ooo.

CODEIN:

Yes we know, so what next?

Dissolution

Deamalgamation

Division

Disintegration

Balkanization

Separation

Secession

Whichever you want to put it, the unity has never worked and have never been at it worse. Not only are the native indigenous people continue to fall at the hands of the non native fulani black arabs aliens who have been maintain the enslaving and subjugation of their land and people since 1804, but also continue to ensure their resources are stolen away to empower the caliphate system presented before their so educated head as democracy while their economy is perpetually rendered to produce more and more widespread poverty.

saaron:
Total disintegration of Nigeria is the solution. It's the only way to gaurantee peace and safety of lives and properties.

DISINTEGRATION OF NIGERIA WILL SAFE LIVES! SUPPORT IT!