The Nigerian Army has reportedly dismissed one of its personnel following the circulation of a video linked to a deadly Boko Haram improvised explosive device (IED) attack in Borno State.
The soldier, identified as Private Mansur Adamu with service number 22NA/82/3795, was accused of secretly recording and leaking footage from the scene of the explosion, which occurred near Gubio about two weeks ago.
According to military sources cited by Sahara Reporters, the video—recorded shortly after the blast—surfaced on social media, prompting an internal investigation that led to the identification of the individual responsible. The army subsequently removed the soldier from service, citing strict rules against the unauthorized release of operational information.
A photograph later emerged showing the dismissed soldier holding a placard displaying his name and service number, a procedure commonly used during military disciplinary actions.
Naija News reports that the explosion claimed the lives of several soldiers who were on active duty at the time. The troops were travelling from Maiduguri when their vehicle ran into explosive devices allegedly planted by Boko Haram insurgents along the route near Gubio.
At least nine soldiers lost their lives as a result of the attack. Eight reportedly died a day after the incident due to injuries sustained in the blast, while another succumbed to wounds the following morning. Several others were seriously injured.
The affected personnel were members of the 145 Battalion in Damasak, operating under the 5 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Maiduguri, Borno State.
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Military sources emphasised that the army considers any form of internal leak a grave offence, especially during active counter-insurgency operations, and maintains a zero-tolerance policy for personnel found sharing sensitive information.