A Nigerian soldier has expressed his heartbreak over the daily loss of his colleagues in ambushes, calling on government officials to witness the dangers firsthand.
The ongoing security challenges in Nigeria has continued to take a heavy toll on soldiers on the frontlines, prompting some to speak out publicly about their frustrations and fears.
He stated: “The way we are losing our fellow soldiers day by day always breaks my heart. President, governors, ministers and other government officials should send their own children to join the army so they can witness these ambushes themselves.”
Second soldier voices exhaustion and frustration
In another post, another Nigerian soldier echoed similar sentiments, expressing fatigue over the constant loss of colleagues.
“We are tired of losing our soldiers to ambushes,” he wrote, highlighting the emotional and physical toll of repeated attacks.”
The soldier’s words reveal the growing strain within the military, where repeated ambushes are taking a significant psychological toll on troops tasked with defending the nation.
Many soldiers feel under-equipped and overexposed in confronting well-armed criminal groups in rural and remote areas.
Social media reacts to soldiers’ pleas
The soldiers’ posts quickly went viral, drawing widespread reactions from Nigerians who expressed sorrow, anger, and frustration at the continued insecurity in the country.
Social media users highlighted the contrast between the dangers faced by soldiers and the perceived safety of those in power.
@BRC20NBT: “Inna lillahi” don plenty pass “Alhamdulilah” part really got me crying and notice as e Dey record e Dey check hin 6 ,, if soldiers don Dey fear , so who am I ?”
@Abdulsalam5476: “Very disheartening. They will never let their loved ones join any armed forces. They have the mentality that those things are meant only for poor people, and you know what they mean by “poor” to them, it means we are nothing, our lives are nothing.”
@DiabloChaze: “He’s said it all, honestly. It’s heartbreaking watching their colleagues fall every single day while the people in power stay protected behind convoys. If their own children were on the frontlines facing the same ambushes, maybe this country would finally take security seriously.”
@PhelmsBuff: “My question now is, WHAT EXACTLY IS TINUBU DOING ? na to dey wear agba up and down and be shouting “e lo fokan bale”
As ambushes continue, the call for government officials to share in the risks of those defending the country grows ever louder.
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The way we are løs!ng our fellow soldiers day by day always breaks my heart. President, governors, ministers and other government officials should send their own children to join the army so they can witness these ambushes themselves.”💔💔 – Soldier
pic.twitter.com/96Auz0tRud https://t.co/tW5422wI39— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) November 19, 2025