By Bukola Olasanmi
The Nigerian Army is set to recall no fewer than 129 soldiers dismissed from the service to join in the fight against insurgency in the country.
It was gathered that the dismissed soldiers had submitted letters to the authorities for their reinstatement.
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In a memo with reference number, AHQ DOAA/ G1/300/112, dated October 21, 2022, the various unit and formation heads of the dismissed soldiers were directed to provide documents and give remarks on the ex-soldiers.
The memo was titled, ‘Forwarding of letter of requests for reinstatement into the Nigerian Army, 91NA/32/4873 SSGT Marcus Suleiman and 128 others’ and signed by Lt Col N. H. Longroe on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff.
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The memo read in part, “Consequently, I am directed to respectfully request you forward comments and all relevant documents relating to the ex-soldiers dismissal as it affects your units to this headquarters NLT 161800A Nov 22 for further action. Please treat and acknowledge.”