{"id":106733,"date":"2023-08-02T20:57:56","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T19:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=106733"},"modified":"2023-08-02T20:58:20","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T19:58:20","slug":"nigerian-soldiers-resigning-over-planned-deployment-for-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/exclusive\/nigerian-soldiers-resigning-over-planned-deployment-for-war\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian soldiers resigning over planned deployment for war"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bayo Davids<\/p>\n<p>Some Nigerians soldiers are secretly applying for medical leaves while others are tendering their resignations following plans by the authorities to deploy them for various security tasks.<\/p>\n<p>A memo dated July 28, 2023 obtained by our correspondent, titled \u201cApproval for Voluntary\/Medical Discharge, First and Second Quarters\u201d signed by one Lt. Col M, Haruna revealed the development.<\/p>\n<p>The memo revealed that Warrant Officer Abayomi Omotosho and 18 others had their applications approved.<\/p>\n<p>The memo read, \u201cI\u00a0 conveyed the Chief of Army Staff\u2019s approval for the voluntary\/medical discharge of the above named SNCO and 18 others listed at Annex A. The soldiers are to proceed on terminal leave with effect from 15 Jan 24 while their disengagement dates take effect from 15 Feb 24 in accordance with the Nigeria Army Administrative Policies and Procedures Revised (March 2023) No 36 Paragraphs 3 and 4.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAccordingly. I am directed to request you that release the affected soldiers to report to AHQ DPM with their unit service documents and a current photograph for documentation not later than 15 Oct 23. I am to add that you kindly ensure the following:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll forms of military controlled items, arms, ammunition and items of combat kits are recovered from them prior to their disengagement date and certify that they are properly de-kitted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey complete all necessary documents for withdrawal from the Nigeria Welfare Insurance Scheme, BENFUND contributions and National Mortgage Contributions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106735\" src=\"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/98cd5bc1-23ff-4c5e-a9d9-c3183fe8c714.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"587\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/98cd5bc1-23ff-4c5e-a9d9-c3183fe8c714.jpg 587w, https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/98cd5bc1-23ff-4c5e-a9d9-c3183fe8c714-229x400.jpg 229w, https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/98cd5bc1-23ff-4c5e-a9d9-c3183fe8c714-585x1021.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106734\" src=\"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/672ce59b-450b-43d7-b926-a0afc93a6e2e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"611\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/672ce59b-450b-43d7-b926-a0afc93a6e2e.jpg 611w, https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/672ce59b-450b-43d7-b926-a0afc93a6e2e-239x400.jpg 239w, https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/672ce59b-450b-43d7-b926-a0afc93a6e2e-585x980.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bayo Davids Some Nigerians soldiers are secretly applying for medical leaves while others are tendering their resignations following plans by the authorities to deploy them for various security tasks. 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