Nigeria, April 23 -- The Nigerian Army has dismissed soldiers for stealing armoured cables from the Dangote Refinery, Lagos.

Army spokesperson Onyema Nwachukwu, a major general, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. The two culprits, Innocent Joseph, a corporal, and Jacob Gani, a lance corporal, have been handed over to relevant authorities for further prosecution.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the soldiers were caught at Dangote refinery and detained in Lagos on 14 April.

He said that following a thorough investigation, the two soldiers were found guilty of abandoning their duty post and being in unauthorised possession of the materials.

"Subsequently, they were both charged for Failure to Perform Military Duties punishable under se...