#Brinkbackour12soldiers

Yesterday, 12 Nigerians soldiers were sentenced to death by a court martial for their part in the mutiny that took place in Maiduguri, Borno State, when they protested internal sabotage in the war against Boko Haram, inadequate motivation, poor welfare and deliberate setting them up to be ambushed by the insurgents by their commanders. These are men who only acted out of frustration following the death of their colleagues. They observed, like several other Nigerians, that Nigeria is richer than Boko haram and all their sponsors, so why should they (boko haram) be more equipped and armed than the Nigerian military? How do they (boko haram) get information on the plan and movement of our soldiers? These are the questions which have been on the mind of these fearless soldiers but which they could not express due to fear of punishment from their superiors. However, the continuous killing of their colleagues by the insurgents forced out all they had in mind. Though they took it a bit far, these men protested, accusing their GOC of being the goat in sheep clothing. Though there are unconfirmed information that the accused the GOC has been quietly withdrawn from the post, the questions many Nigerians are asking are when will he also be taken to court for betraying his men, and indeed the whole nation? When will he be questioned on his relationship with the sect? As it has always been the case in Nigeria, laws are only made for the weak and defenceless members of the society. But these sentenced soldiers are not weak, they are strong with the masses behind them. They are not defenceless, the masses can and should rise to their defence. Nigerians must all rise to condemn the death sentence against these soldiers. Human right activists and groups must come together to ensure that this judgment is not actualised. All Nigerians via all available social media platforms should speak against this judgment. These soldiers must not die. They are still needed in the Nigerian military! They are still neede in the fight against boko haram. #bringbackour12soldiers