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Leaked Video: Fury As Lafiya Dole Commander Is Redeployed As Research Fellow

Activists Want Buhari To Step In

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March 31, 2020

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By Ayodele Oluwafemi

Days after he complained in a leaked video message that his soldiers were battling Boko Haram without sufficient arms, the Theater Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Major-General, Olusegun Adeniyi has been redeployed as a research fellow in the army’s think tank.

Expectedly, social activists have fumed over the development. Among those reacting were Comrade Deji Adeyanju and Aisha Yesufu who urged President Muhammadu Buhari to step in asserting that it was now apparent that some people were profiting from Boko Haram war.

The redeployment followed the leak of a video earlier in the week where Gen. Adeniyi was seen apparently complaining to a superior officer in Abuja of the dire situations on the war front.

He complained amongst others of lack of platforms and intelligence even as he blurted “We are not running away, we are on ground here sir..”

Adeniyi was one of 22 generals redeployed in a press release by the Army spokesman Col. Sagir Musa on Tuesday.

He was redeployed to become a research fellow in the Nigerian Army Research Centre, NARC based in Abuja.

(Video) General Leads Fierce Battle On Boko Haram

The research centre which was established on 20th November 2015, “is conceptualized as a national ‘Think-Tank’ with the sole aim of furthering the interest and knowledge in the art, science and literature of the defence Services.”

GreenWhiteGreen gathered reactions of Nigerians on the development on twitter.

Where is the Commander-in-chief that is supposed to be a General? Must Buhari @MBuhari be smoked out of the room to come lead from the front? How can Shekau be more tactical than the General Nigeria wasted money on? https://t.co/f1OqGBweXB
— Aisha Yesufu (@AishaYesufu) March 31, 2020

From their actions, they don’t want the Boko Haram business to end. If it ends, their chopping will end. If not, how will you remove a man trying to get a permanent solution to the problem? pic.twitter.com/jLVEF0e0nz
— Comrade Deji Adeyanju (@adeyanjudeji) March 31, 2020

Few days ago, General Adeniyi complained about his troops being butchered by BH and the poor state of the military. He made a passionate plea on behalf of his men, and guess what, he was relieved of his duties today.

This is the reward of patriotism in my country.
— Obi Of Onitsha?? (@cliqik) March 31, 2020

General Adeniyi only complained bcus hid troops were being butchered like fowls.
He only made a passionate plea on behalf of his men. I pray that all the boko Haram enablers will die tragically
— DEMAGOGUE PhD.?senior advocat? (@von_Bismack) March 31, 2020

.@Imamofpeace Nigerian Army Removes General Adeniyi Who Disclosed Weakness of The Military Against Boko Haram In Leaked Video.

Boko Haram is a business in Nigeria and Buhari refused to sack the service chiefs regardless of their gross incompetence.#SackServiceChiefs https://t.co/ArJy2irBOu
— AyeMojubar ? (@ayemojubar) March 31, 2020

What General Adeniyi said is not a hidden truth and it's unfortunate that he was relieved for speaking out! No general worth the stars on his badge watches his men slaughtered on the battlefield ! Take listen to this @adeyanjudeji @AishaYesufu VID-20190927-WA0074.mp4 pic.twitter.com/Q4L4eg17hs
— Dike Chidi (@FlintChidi) March 31, 2020

They relieved General Adeniyi of his command of 3 Battalion for speaking openly to Nigeria about the constraints men at the battle front face against Boko Haram?

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These people are not smart! The soldiers will mutineer. Mark this!

Buratai has made himself a clog in the BH war
— ?? (@solomonapenja) March 31, 2020

It becomes very difficult to wish away insinuations that Boko Haram has backing within military and government

An Army Chief committed to winning this war will not relieve General Adeniyi of command but supply him the arms he needs then give him an opportunity to succeed or fail
— ?? (@solomonapenja) March 31, 2020

Watched the clips. All he wants is a back up! .."We are not running away, we are on ground here sir.." were his words. I don't see him deserve this. But to every man's disappointment there is a blessing of GOD around it. GOD BLESS YOU GENERAL ADENIYI. KUDOS!
— Daniel Alabi (@alabi_daniel) March 31, 2020

I don't know why Borno and Yobe elders aren't suddenly interested in the fight against Boko Haram.

The Maj General Adeniyi leaked video should get everybody worried.

Is Boko Haram economy booming for some people?
— IKECHUKWU (@iykimo) March 31, 2020

The earlier Buhari completes his tenure and leaves office, the better for the whole country.

Just heard General Adeniyi has been relieved of his duties. Amazing.
It's clear Buhari FG aid Boko haram directly. Man has destroyed our once prestigious military.
— Liquid (@Mefoh_) March 31, 2020

Congratulations Major General Adeniyi for exposing this evil regime. Your deployment off the battle field because of your sincerity will be honoured by God. Only a shameless and clueless General will be in command and allow his men fall without a shout. pic.twitter.com/DDkxmw20Bs
— JEE (@JohnEwa15) March 31, 2020

In trying times of the globe … Nigeria is lowkey still battling with Boko haram?? To the extent of dismissing A General Adeniyi who's leading a particular troop? Well i feel there's a lot of sides to this story. Until we can hear all sides.

No Hypothetical positions please. ?‍♂️
— #LifeOfAnExtrovert ?? (@_Abdulquyum) March 31, 2020

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