The Nigerian army yesterday in Jos dismissed 200 soldiers for their "laxity and cowardice in the course of duty"
which led to their failure to capture Boko Haram's hideout in Sambisa, Premium Times reports.   

However, one of the affected soldiers said they were arraigned on a two-count charge over “failure to perform military duty and disobedience to standing order," which he termed as “untrue, false and malicious."

He added that he and his colleagues would seek redress in court.