The Nigerian Navy has dismissed a rating, identified as SMUW Bello M X14540, after he was found guilty of desertion from service.
According to the Nigerian Navy, the personnel had been absent without official leave for a total of 1,346 days, a duration considered a serious breach of military discipline and regulations.
Authorities stated that following due process, the rating was declared culpable and subsequently removed from naval service
The Navy also issued a caution to the public, warning that the dismissed individual should no longer be regarded as a serving naval personnel. It emphasized that anyone who engages with him under the assumption that he represents the Navy does so at their own risk.
The development underscores the Navy’s commitment to upholding discipline, accountability, and professional standards within its ranks
