Nigerian Student Who Left Studies to Join Russian Military Operations in Ukraine Cries After Being Denied Citizenship.
A 24-year-old Nigerian national, Adam Mohammad Bakur Mohammad Ibrahim, joined the Skif Cossack battalion in November 2023 under the call sign ‘Vanka’ to participate in special military operations in Ukraine.
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Russian media spotlighted Ibrahim in December 2023, featuring his role in capturing a Ukrainian soldier, as shown in an online video reported by RT. After his six-month contract ended, he returned to Voronezh to resume his studies at the Academy of Sports and apply for Russian citizenship but faced challenges in acquiring a passport.
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Ibrahim sought help from RT, detailing his journey that started in September 2023 when he enrolled at the Voronezh State Academy of Sports. With the academy’s approval, he took a leave of absence in November 2023 to volunteer for military service in Russia’s Northern Military District. Due to his non-Russian citizenship, he enlisted in the Skif Cossack battalion through a legal provision allowing foreign nationals to support Russian military efforts.
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Serving as a shooter and later a UAV operator, Ibrahim participated in combat missions in the Soledar region, earning commendations for his bravery and discipline from the Skif DRO chief of staff. His service record highlighted his contributions to operations in Ukraine. Upon his contract’s completion on May 4, 2024, Ibrahim returned to Voronezh with hopes of continuing his education and obtaining citizenship under President Vladimir Putin’s Decree No. 10, which facilitates simplified citizenship for foreign military service members.
Despite being eligible under the decree, Ibrahim has encountered bureaucratic obstacles in securing Russian citizenship. His attempts to navigate the process at the Voronezh EMC have been unsuccessful. Facing potential legal repercussions in Nigeria for his volunteer activities, Ibrahim remains in Voronezh, uncertain about his future citizenship status.
Nigerian Student Who Left Studies to Join Russian Military Operations in Ukraine Cries After Being Denied Citizenship.
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