Soldiers of the 21 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, deployed to combat Boko Haram in Sambisa Forest in Borno State, on Friday showed signs of Boko Haram Traumatic Syndrome (BHTS) as they lost control of their nerves in a display of violence and aggression against their officers, firing gunshots in all directions.
Sources say the soldiers had complained of mistreatment before embarking on the shooting rampage. They shot indiscriminately, threatening to kill any officer who stands on their way.
“The brigade is based in Bama but is currently deployed at Bula Bello in Sambisa for Operation Rescue Final,” a military insider told Premium Times.
“But suddenly soldiers started mutinying at 6AM today, firing in all directions and threatening to pull out of the operation.
“As some of them fire gunshots, some started preparing vehicles to move out of location. They also warned officers to steer clear or they would be shot dead.
“They are saying their commanders have been treating them badly and telling them lies. As I speak to you, the firing is still going on, and there is confusion everywhere.”
The Nigerian Army is yet to comment on the incident.
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