WANTED: AWOL Soldier Lance Corporal Festus Igenkhai – A Menace in Uniform Turned TikTok Nuisance

Investigations by our correspondent have uncovered disturbing details surrounding one Lance Corporal Festus Igenkhai, a now-disgraced soldier of the Nigerian Army, who has gone rogue after abandoning his post and responsibilities to chase clout on social media.

Enlisted barely four years ago, Igenkhai has since been declared Absent Without Official Leave (AWOL) by the Nigerian Army after he deserted his duty post on November 8, 2024, in clear violation of military regulations. Our checks confirm that he is currently under investigation for gross misconduct, breach of military discipline, and desertion offences considered serious within the Armed Forces.

Before his cowardly disappearance, the soldier had twice faced internal military trials over violations of the military’s strict social media policy, including releasing unapproved content online. Rather than learn his lesson, Igenkhai became even more brazen, adopting the handle “EX Man” on TikTok, where he now spews reckless and defamatory content aimed at discrediting senior officers including the service chiefs and sowing disaffection within the ranks.

In a string of delusional videos, he peddles unsubstantiated claims and half-baked conspiracy theories, portraying himself as a whistleblower while in reality behaving like a disgruntled dropout who could not live up to the standards of the uniform he once wore. Multiple security sources confirm that none of his allegations have been backed by evidence – just empty noise aimed at misleading unsuspecting viewers and stirring unnecessary tension.

Let’s be clear: this is not a patriot. This is a fugitive a man who betrayed his oath, abandoned his comrades, and now hides behind a smartphone camera to hurl insults at the same institution that once gave him pride, purpose, and uniform.