Dismissed Soldier ‘Soja Boi’ Backs Pay Claims With Receipts, Dares Army To Release Payroll

In a developing story on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the dismissed soldier popularly known as "Soja Boi" has intensified his standoff with the Nigerian Army authorities. Following a series of denials from the military regarding his outstanding salaries and benefits, the former serviceman has released documents and digital receipts to the public to substantiate his financial claims.

"Soja Boi," who gained social media attention for his commentary on the welfare of junior officers, dared the Army leadership to publish the official payroll and bank transaction records for the period in question. He alleges that despite his dismissal, certain administrative discrepancies have resulted in the withholding of funds that were legally due to him prior to his exit.

"I have the receipts, and I have the records," he stated in a video update. "If the authorities claim I am lying, I challenge them to open the books for Nigerians to see. This is not just about me; it is about the transparency of the system."

[Image: Documents and bank alerts shared by the dismissed soldier]

The Nigerian Army had previously issued a statement dismissing his claims as "baseless" and "an attempt to malign the image of the force." However, the emergence of these receipts has sparked fresh debates regarding the management of personnel emoluments within the security agencies. Civil society groups have called for an independent audit to resolve the conflicting accounts. As of press time, the Army high command has yet to issue a formal response to the latest "dare" or the validity of the documents presented.