A painful viral post shared the last conversation of a soldier who planned to resign after losing almost everyone he joined the Army with, before he too was killed by terrorists. In the wave of grief, a commenter added a startling perspective, followed by another who replied “Very true…”, referencing men from his community currently absent from duty: “Some of my community guys that joined the Army are here… 2 of them for over 5 months haven’t gone back. They’ve gone AWOL.”
The comment lands as a shock—not anger, not banter. It exposes a reality many civilians rarely discuss openly: soldiers leaving duty, the uncertainty of their safety, and the silent emotional weight carried by their families. Statements like this remind us how fragile the line between public information and personal experience can feel, especially when institutions like the Nigerian Army are part of the story. The Red Flags isn’t here to argue, but to acknowledge moments that make the timeline pause, and leave the public stunned, reflective, and asking deeper questions about service, safety, and human cost.
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