The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Kenneth Minimah has confirmed the report that rather than Boko Haram terrorist fighters, acts of cowardice, indiscipline and desertion from duty within the rank and files of the Nigerian military constitutes the greatest danger in the ongoing fight against terrorism and insurgency in the country.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) stated this Friday through its twitter handle @DefenceInfoNG as one of the highlights of Minimah, during the just concluded “COAS 3rd Quarter Conference 2014” in Abuja, with General Officers Commanding (GOCs) and other Operational Commanders.
The Army Chief had during the event frowned at what he described as “the rising acts of indiscipline and unprofessional conduct by troops”.
He recalled the attempted mutiny by troops in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, against the then GOC 7 Division, Maj.Gen Ahmadu Mohammed.
The COAS blamed this on the fact that most people who joined the military in recent times, do so out of the need for employment and not passion for military service.
Minimah the simple reason is that all the military depots for training rank and files are in the North thereby making it difficult for other tribesto enlist in thr army.
pleasr decentralize militarytraining depots for training on the basis of Six Geopolitical zones.-This will bring the training nearer to the right people and not weaklings simply looking for rmploymrnt.