A Lance Corporal named Abdullahi Ismail has been dismissed from the Nigerian Army due to his involvement in indecent professional misconduct.
The soldier was found guilty of having sexual relations with a colleague’s wife in the barracks. The dismissal occurred during the week at 231 Battalion in Biu, Borno State.
According to a source, the dismissed soldier had a notorious history of sexual misconduct. His dismissal is expected to serve as a deterrent to other soldiers who might be involved in such acts.
It is worth noting that his offence contravenes Sections 79 and 93 of the Armed Forces Act, CAP A20, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
The act prescribes a jail term and dismissal from service with dishonour for such misconduct.
“The soldier was fired from the Nigerian Army for sleeping with his colleague’s housewife. We’re happy, as this will serve as an example to others involved in this act now common in our barracks,” one of the sources said.
Another source added, “Our colleague, Abdullahi, has been dismissed at 231 BN Biu. He slept with his regular’s wife. So sad.”
