A Nigerian soldier, Lance Corporal Abdullahi Ismail, has been dismissed from the Nigerian Army after being found guilty of having sexual relations with a colleague’s wife.
The dismissal took place at the 231 Battalion in Biu, Borno State, during the week.
According to multiple sources, Ismail’s dismissal is a result of his involvement with a fellow soldier’s wife, an act that has become alarmingly common within barracks.
One source expressed satisfaction with the decision, stating, “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.”
Another source confirmed the dismissal, adding, “Our colleague, Abdullahi has been dismissed at 231 BN Biu. He slept with his regular’s wife. So sad.”
Ismail had a history of sexual misconduct, making this incident not an isolated one. His actions were deemed as indecent professional misconduct and a violation of Sections 79 and 93 of the Armed Forces Act CAP A20, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
The punishment for such actions includes a jail term and dismissal from service with dishonour.
This incident follows closely on the heels of the dismissal of two other soldiers who were found guilty of stealing armoured cables from the Dangote Refinery in Lagos.
