Nigeria, March 15 -- A distressing report has revealed that Major Shamsudeen Sani, an officer serving with the Nigerian Army in the North-East, has allegedly been detained for several months and denied access to his two wives and children. According to the report, the officer's alleged offence was ordering his troops to withdraw from the battlefield during an intense confrontation with fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Sources familiar with the situation said Major Sani had earlier requested urgent reinforcement and additional equipment when the clash with the insurgents escalated. However, the requested support reportedly did not arrive while the troops were still engaged in the battle. Faced with what was desc...