By Femi Anamelechi
The Nigerian Army has dismissed a frontline soldier, Private Isah Emmanuel, after he allegedly refused to obey a direct ceasefire order issued by his commanding officer during a fierce encounter with Boko Haram insurgents.The incident occurred on November 17, 2025, when troops under the 16 Brigade Garrison reportedly came under intense attack from Boko Haram fighters. According to internal military documents sighted by reporters, the commanding officer instructed his men to cease fire as part of a tactical withdrawal and repositioning strategy. However, Private Emmanuel defied the directive, arguing that halting fire at that critical moment could expose him and other soldiers to certain death.
