ABUJA—There were indications, weekend, that the Army High Command has ordered the arrest and detention of a Brigadier-General attached to the 3rd Division of the Nigerian Army (names with-held) over allegations of negligence that gave Boko Haram terrorists an opportunity to overrun some communities in Borno State recently.
Vanguard gathered that the senior officer who hails from one of the states in the South West, was the officer coordinating the military onslaught to dislodge several Boko Haram terrorists from Bama, Gwoza, Madagali, Michika and other communities in Borno and Adamawa states that later fell into the hands of the terrorists.
The General was accused of providing poor leadership and failed to instil confidence in the soldiers, resulting in several soldiers allegedly abandoning the fight against the terrorists while several of them lost their lives.
According to the source, when the Boko Haram insurgents came in full force to attack Bama,some top brass of the unit offered no resistance by running into the bush.
The source disclosed that the insurgents entered the Brigade Headquarters and Armoury freely and carted away vehicles and Tanks.
President of the Court Martial, Brigadier General. Musa Sain Yusuf after the Inauguration of Court Martial to try soldiers accused of mutiny tasked with fighting Boko Haram militants in Abuja on October 2, 2014
President of the Court Martial, Brigadier General. Musa Sain Yusuf after the Inauguration of Court Martial to try soldiers accused of mutiny tasked with fighting Boko Haram militants in Abuja on October 2, 2014
Vanguard was told that some of the commanders were rescued from the bush by a battalion deployed at Konduga, which was stationed about 15 kilometers behind Bama, the last deployment before Maiduguri.
The Military high command was said to be furious that the insurgents after taking over Bama and killing hundreds of civilians ransacked the armoury with no soldier offering resistance, leaving the insurgents to have a free day.
According to the source; after seizing the equipment at the 21 Brigade Bama, the terrorists used the same weapons to attack the infantry battalion at Konduga but met their waterloo where hundreds of the Boko Haram insurgents were killed.
The source added that the 21 Armoured Brigade which had several armoured tanks could not withstand the battle that was later decided by less than 400 infantry soldiers in Konduga.
It was further gathered that after running away from Bama, some top brass of the brigade and about 800 troops went straight to Maiduguri instead of joining the troops in Konduga to repel the attack.
To face court-martial
Vanguard gathered that a board of inquiry is investigating the conduct of the officers for acts of negligence among other offences.
Military sources further told Vanguard that Boko Haram terrorists were not really better armed in the terror war but rather leadership of troops on ground has been discovered as a problem that needed to be tackled.
Giving an instance, a source said: “Commanders of troops are supposed to lead soldiers from the frontline but what we discovered is that most of the commanders operate and give orders from the rear.
“If not that our soldiers are rugged and know that the Boko Haram terrorists could not match them professionally, what we are seeing today would have been the opposite. Actually, when terrorists see soldiers coming, they run for their lives, but due to poor leadership, the back-up arrangements are not activated. When soldiers therefore run out of ammunition and the terrorists regroup, soldiers will have no other choice than to retreat”.
The source cited the successes recorded severally in the battles to take over Konduga as the perfect way the Nigeria Army operates, noting that even though there were four different attacks with heavy weaponry, the army was able to defeat them and recovered stolen weapons.
Military extends restriction of vehicular movement in Maiduguri.
Meanwhile, the ban on vehicular movements in Maiduguri, which was to last from 5 pm last Friday till 7 am today has been extended till tomorrow. The ban was imposed following intelligence reports that Boko Haram terrorists will attack mosques, markets and other public places during the sallah period.
A statement by the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations of 7 Division Col. Sanni Usman, said “all necessary security measures are being implemented, while members of the public are hereby requested to comply fully with this embargo as defaulters will be severely sanctioned”.
He said, however, that workers on essential services such as hospitals and fire services with clear identification are exempted from the restriction.
Colonel Usman then advised members of the public to report any suspicious movement of persons or vehicles around their environment to the nearest security agencies.

- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/10/bama-military-orders-arrest-general-running-bush-troops-fear-bharam/#sthash.rB5xTAB9.dpuf

he who fights and run away live to fight another day Lol no blame the guy life no get part two. why all the sudden seriousness? if they have taken there job serious we won't have gotten to this stage.

Yorubas will say MO JA MO SA ni A n mo Akin kan ju

All i can say is oga oh

yeah, what won't Yoruba say?

ULSHERLAN:
Yorubas will say MO JA MO SA ni A n mo Akin kan ju

imakulate:
ABUJA—There were indications, weekend, that the Army High Command has ordered the arrest and detention of a Brigadier-General attached to the 3rd Division of the Nigerian Army (names with-held) over allegations of negligence that gave Boko Haram terrorists an opportunity to overrun some communities in Borno State recently.
Vanguard gathered that the senior officer who hails from one of the states in the South West, was the officer coordinating the military onslaught to dislodge several Boko Haram terrorists from Bama, Gwoza, Madagali, Michika and other communities in Borno and Adamawa states that later fell into the hands of the terrorists.
The General was accused of providing poor leadership and failed to instil confidence in the soldiers, resulting in several soldiers allegedly abandoning the fight against the terrorists while several of them lost their lives.
According to the source, when the Boko Haram insurgents came in full force to attack Bama,some top brass of the unit offered no resistance by running into the bush.
The source disclosed that the insurgents entered the Brigade Headquarters and Armoury freely and carted away vehicles and Tanks.
President of the Court Martial, Brigadier General. Musa Sain Yusuf after the Inauguration of Court Martial to try soldiers accused of mutiny tasked with fighting Boko Haram militants in Abuja on October 2, 2014
President of the Court Martial, Brigadier General. Musa Sain Yusuf after the Inauguration of Court Martial to try soldiers accused of mutiny tasked with fighting Boko Haram militants in Abuja on October 2, 2014
Vanguard was told that some of the commanders were rescued from the bush by a battalion deployed at Konduga, which was stationed about 15 kilometers behind Bama, the last deployment before Maiduguri.
The Military high command was said to be furious that the insurgents after taking over Bama and killing hundreds of civilians ransacked the armoury with no soldier offering resistance, leaving the insurgents to have a free day.
According to the source; after seizing the equipment at the 21 Brigade Bama, the terrorists used the same weapons to attack the infantry battalion at Konduga but met their waterloo where hundreds of the Boko Haram insurgents were killed.
The source added that the 21 Armoured Brigade which had several armoured tanks could not withstand the battle that was later decided by less than 400 infantry soldiers in Konduga.
It was further gathered that after running away from Bama, some top brass of the brigade and about 800 troops went straight to Maiduguri instead of joining the troops in Konduga to repel the attack.
To face court-martial
Vanguard gathered that a board of inquiry is investigating the conduct of the officers for acts of negligence among other offences.
Military sources further told Vanguard that Boko Haram terrorists were not really better armed in the terror war but rather leadership of troops on ground has been discovered as a problem that needed to be tackled.
Giving an instance, a source said: “Commanders of troops are supposed to lead soldiers from the frontline but what we discovered is that most of the commanders operate and give orders from the rear.
“If not that our soldiers are rugged and know that the Boko Haram terrorists could not match them professionally, what we are seeing today would have been the opposite. Actually, when terrorists see soldiers coming, they run for their lives, but due to poor leadership, the back-up arrangements are not activated. When soldiers therefore run out of ammunition and the terrorists regroup, soldiers will have no other choice than to retreat”.
The source cited the successes recorded severally in the battles to take over Konduga as the perfect way the Nigeria Army operates, noting that even though there were four different attacks with heavy weaponry, the army was able to defeat them and recovered stolen weapons.
Military extends restriction of vehicular movement in Maiduguri.
Meanwhile, the ban on vehicular movements in Maiduguri, which was to last from 5 pm last Friday till 7 am today has been extended till tomorrow. The ban was imposed following intelligence reports that Boko Haram terrorists will attack mosques, markets and other public places during the sallah period.
A statement by the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations of 7 Division Col. Sanni Usman, said “all necessary security measures are being implemented, while members of the public are hereby requested to comply fully with this embargo as defaulters will be severely sanctioned”.
He said, however, that workers on essential services such as hospitals and fire services with clear identification are exempted from the restriction.
Colonel Usman then advised members of the public to report any suspicious movement of persons or vehicles around their environment to the nearest security agencies.

- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/10/bama-military-orders-arrest-general-running-bush-troops-fear-bharam/#sthash.rB5xTAB9.dpuf

smh

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Remarkable:
yeah, what won't Yoruba say?

Dont beef Do pork

To be soldier no be beans sha. The NA DSSS/SSC thread is occupied by so many hopefuls without an idea of what it takes be a soldier, they re only being motivated by the salary package and "Awoa\feared status" . In recent times especially since d war against againt insurgency, d mutiny saga etc I've gotten to understand the risks and disciplince enshrined in military operation. I wished same arrest and detention be replicated to Police officers who hide or run away from fighting armed robbers, cults groups etc

Ah Ah!! Must you people wound me with laughter? una just make me spill the last glass of wine before I sleep. nansense.


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haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaajhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahha
Yoruba General don pick race again,

kelvincoll:

To be soldier no be beans sha. The NA DSSS/SSC thread is occupied by so many hopefuls without an idea of what it takes be a soldier, they re only being motivated by the salary package and "Awoa\feared status" . In recent times especially since d war against againt insurgency, d mutiny saga etc I've gotten to understand the risks and disciplince enshrined in military operation. I wished same arrest and detention be replicated to Police officers who hide or run away from fighting armed robbers, cults groups etc

You are on point.

Yoruba with fear, This just reminds me about my Yoruba friend during jos crisis.
Tunde poo on his cloth ooo

Yoruba and fear since 1900 bc

Qelvin:

smh

He followed the footstep of o.j d war lord

Qelvin:

smh

After copying someone's post all you can do is write 3 letter word. I feel sorry for you.

Qelvin:

smh

as bitter as this report taste, u still quoted everything to make matter worse.
U need help.

God 4bid

when you have an effete president, expect every body to live in fear.
Na only God go court-martial gej and pdp for weakening the only intitution(military) holding this country together.

ETT... End tym tins on general's mind.

kelvincoll:

To be soldier no be beans sha. The NA DSSS/SSC thread is occupied by so many hopefuls without an idea of what it takes be a soldier, they re only being motivated by the salary package and "Awoa\feared status" . In recent times especially since d war against againt insurgency, d mutiny saga etc I've gotten to understand the risks and disciplince enshrined in military operation. I wished same arrest and detention be replicated to Police officers who hide or run away from fighting armed robbers, cults groups etc

Thank my brother, oh.
You see what 50 years of military pot belly dictatorship has done, turned gallant soldiers into life-dey-sweet-me-oh cowards!
Some people are not meant to be soldiers, it doesn't matter whether you be Igbo, Yoruba or Hausa, but in Nigeria, we always take the shortest route to our daily meal; even if it means joining the army when we are mortally afraid gun shot noise!

Famouspecky:
Yoruba with fear, This just reminds me about my Yoruba friend during jos crisis.

Stark illiterate, did you actually read the article, or just jumped to conclusion after reading the misleading title?

So, in your obtuse mind, Generals in the military fight on the frontline, or the alleged person here is being accused of not providing proper leadership for the troops.

And when the same Yoruba Generals like Adekunle the Scorpion start killing you fvckers now, you will start shedding emotional tears everywhere about genocide. Scandalous primeval slut and a stark illiterate.

Caseless:
as bitter as this report taste, u still quoted everything to make matter worse.
U need help.

do you have a problem with that?

In instances like this the death penalty to erring commanders and brigadiers should not be overlooked because their actions have led to the death of many and have threatened the territorial sovereignty of the countrry. This shows the fact that boko haram steals weapons from the army and the belief that they are been funded by with weapons by somebody is been nonsense. Those tanks that are been paraded with shekau on TV are gotten from soldiers who are not qualified to be enlisted in the nigerian army.

shymexx:


Stark illiterate, did you actually read the article, or just jumped to conclusion after reading the misleading title?

So, in your obtuse mind, Generals in the military fight on the frontline, or the alleged person here is being accused of not providing proper leadership for the troops.

And when the same Yoruba Generals like Adekunle the Scorpion starts killing you fvckers now, you will start shedding emotional tears everywhere about genocide. Scandalous primeval slut and a stark illiterate.

yeah Generals lead in the frontline sometimes,especially when psych-ops like situations are involved to bolster the morale of the troops...the mere presence of an high ranking officer at the front(not necessarily to engage in any combat) could prove useful.

Qelvin:

yeah Generals lead in the frontline sometimes,especially when psych-ops operations are involved to bolster the morale of the troops...the mere presence of an high ranking officer at the front(not necessarily to engage in any combat) could prove useful.

Only when the war becomes complex, and there is desperation. Even with that, they lead from the rear.

However, this is an insurgency, and they are using battalions, which should be headed by Lt Colonels. And in no place did the article state anything about the alleged General running. He was just accused of poor leadership, perhaps due to the corruption in the Naija Army and he deserves the court martial treatment for putting the soldiers' lives at risk.

You lot need to stop this nonsense of creating misleading titles. And it is also poor journalism from whoever the source is, for citing the part of the country the General is from, when his name can't be mentioned for obvious reasons.

Defending the armoury should be seen as one of the prior objectives of those who are under its care because if they fall in to the wrong hands, it is the Civillians that suffer for it. Had it been that the weapons in the armoury will be used on familymembers of those who are expected to guard it. They would have defended it and fought the battle as if their life depends on it and non of this would have happened

shymexx:


Only when the war becomes complex, and there is desperation. Even with that, they lead from the rear.

However, this is an insurgency, and they are using battalions, which should be headed by Lt Colonels. And in no place did the article state anything about the alleged General running. He was just accused of poor leadership, perhaps due to the corruption in the Naija Army and he deserves the court martial treatment for putting the soldiers' lives at risk.

You lot need to stop this nonsense of creating misleading titles. And it is also poor journalism from whoever the source is, for citing the part of the country the General is from, when his name can't be mentioned for obvious reasons.

Yoruba people running from battles since the days of Uthman Dan Fodio. See link: http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=ocWsAQAAQBAJ&pg=PT581&lpg=PT581&dq=obasanjo+was+shot+in+the+buttocks&source=bl&ots=00MJ4oEpcp&sig=VGnjNveQwJahcv1T_YxELKc-_4E&hl=en&sa=X&ei=EOwxVKevDoTSaICIgtAI&ved=0CCoQ6AEwBA

shymexx:


Only when the war becomes complex, and there is desperation. Even with that, they lead from the rear.

However, this is an insurgency, and they are using battalions, which should be headed by Lt Colonels. And in no place did the article state anything about the alleged General running. He was just accused of poor leadership, perhaps due to the corruption in the Naija Army and he deserves the court martial treatment for putting the soldiers' lives at risk.

You lot need to stop this nonsense of creating misleading titles. And it is also poor journalism from whoever the source is, for citing the part of the country the General is from, when his name can't be mentioned for obvious reasons.

yeah this post sure has the blueprint of disingenuous bigotry written all over it,I don't even have to be yoruba to notice it...reason why I highlighted the most unnecessary part of the post.

Hnnm

Sunnybobo3:


You a people running from battles since the days of Uthman Dan Fodio. See link: http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=ocWsAQAAQBAJ&pg=PT581&lpg=PT581&dq=obasanjo+was+shot+in+the+buttocks&source=bl&ots=00MJ4oEpcp&sig=VGnjNveQwJahcv1T_YxELKc-_4E&hl=en&sa=X&ei=EOwxVKevDoTSaICIgtAI&ved=0CCoQ6AEwBA

Like your uncle, cousin, brother and father ran to Abidjan??

Nigerian military is full of job seekers most of which are cowards and only serve to protect their paycheck and not the country.

The said General(Coward) hails from one of the states in South West? Let me just mount my moniker and seal off my lips before one accuses me of TRIBALISM/BIGOTRY.