Affected army reportedly claim they are being prevented from leaving military service despite applying for voluntary discharge and are calling on President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to intervene.
Abuja, Nigeria – A group of Nigerian Army personnel has reportedly petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly, alleging that the military authorities have placed an embargo on voluntary discharge, preventing willing personnel from leaving the service.
According to Sahara Reporters, the affected personnel claim they are being compelled to remain in active service against their will despite meeting the necessary conditions to apply for voluntary discharge.
The petitioners reportedly described the situation as unfair and appealed to President Tinubu and lawmakers to intervene, urging the military high command to respect their rights and process voluntary discharge requests in accordance with existing regulations.
The personnel also expressed concerns over what they described as the emotional and psychological impact of being unable to exit military service despite personal and family considerations.
As of the time of filing this report, the Nigerian Army had not publicly responded to the allegations contained in the petition.
The development has sparked discussions about personnel welfare, military administration, and the balance between operational requirements and the rights of service members seeking to voluntarily leave the armed forces.
Abuja Affairs will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more official information becomes available.
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