SAN FRANCISCO, December 16, (THEWILL) – Troops attached to the 21 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, who were deployed to rout Boko Haram terrorists from the dreaded Sambisa Forest in Borno State, have turned against their officers and firing gunshots in all directions, Premium Times reports.
The soldiers complained of mistreatment, threatening to pull out of the operation at Bula Bello in Sambisa Forest, and began to shoot indiscriminately, threatening to kill any officer who stands on their way.
A source was quoted as saying: “The brigade is based in Bama but is currently deployed at Bula Bello in Sambisa for Operation Rescue Final.
“But suddenly soldiers started mutinying at 6AM today, firing in all directions and threatening to pull out of the operation.
“As some of them fire gunshots, some started preparing vehicles to move out of location. They also warned officers to steer clear or they would be shot dead.
“They are saying their commanders have been treating them badly and telling them lies. As I speak to you, the firing is still going on, and there is confusion everywhere.”
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