Abubakar Afan

Abubakar Afan is a 30-year-old former soldier who served in the Nigerian Army Special Forces for over 11 years. He recently made headlines for rejecting a lucrative offer to join the Russian Army, which included a substantial cash incentive, land, and citizenship. Afan left the military due to dissatisfaction with the treatment and pay of soldiers in Nigeria, citing concerns for his mental health and a desire to prioritize his well-being. He now runs a business selling clothes and other items, and he has expressed a strong aversion to participating in foreign conflicts, particularly given his past experiences in wars against Boko Haram.