- Army Dismisses Four Soldiers For Alleged Standing Order Violation
- ISWAP attacks intensify with officers killed and rescue operations ongoing.
- Brigadier General Uba confirmed killed as security tensions escalate.
The Nigerian Army has dismissed four soldiers serving under Operation Hadin Kai in the North East for allegedly violating a standing order while deployed in the frontline against Boko Haram and ISWAP militants.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the affected personnel are identified as Mukaila Mutari (22NA/88/10253), Isah Emmanuel (22NA/83/7262), Kolomo Alex (24NA/86/5151) and Ibrahim Musa (24NA/86/0885).
Photographs of the dismissed soldiers in their desert camouflage uniforms circulated online on Wednesday, with documents showing their dismissal took effect on Monday, November 17, 2025.
A standing order in military terms refers to a permanent directive issued by a superior officer, which remains valid until officially reviewed or cancelled. The Army has not disclosed the specific directive allegedly breached, and details surrounding the disciplinary action remain unclear. The development coincides with heightened tension in the region following intensified attacks by insurgents.
On the same day the dismissals surfaced, the military confirmed the capture and killing of Brigadier General Musa Uba by ISWAP fighters.
Senior commanders, including the Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, reportedly visited the Damboa military base in Borno State last Saturday to coordinate rescue operations for officers abducted during recent attacks.
Earlier reports noted that the ambush by ISWAP led to the deaths of two soldiers and two members of the Civilian Joint Task Force.
Fresh reports also indicate that ISWAP launched another coordinated assault on a military convoy late Friday night, leaving several soldiers and CJTF operatives dead.
The North East security theatre continues to face relentless threats, with troops battling to repel sustained attacks across multiple locations.
