The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the dismissal of ex-Seaman Abbas Haruna for gross misconduct.
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, recently ordered an investigation into the alleged illegal detention of the ex-naval rating by a senior officer.
The Acting Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, confirmed the development at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja.