By Emmanuel Obisue
Nigerian Army has dismissed as “false” and “misleading”, a recent online publication alleging that bandits overran troops and carted away six General Purpose Machine Guns, GPMGs, and over 30,000 rounds of ammunition in Obanla, Kwara State.
In a statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Polycarp Okoye, Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 2 Division, Nigerian Army, the service clarified that the report was entirely fabricated and aimed at discrediting ongoing military operations in the region.
“At no time were Army positions overrun, nor was any cache of weapons or ammunition lost to criminal elements, as mischievously reported by the online platform,” the statement read. “The publication is a fabrication designed to mislead the public and undermine the morale of gallant troops diligently working to restore peace and stability in the region,” it added.
The Army further noted that troops of 148 Battalion (Rear), currently conducting clearance operations across Kogi and Kwara States, have continued to record significant operational successes. In a recent engagement, the troops mounted a strong blocking position along the Kwara–Ekiti border axis, where they neutralized two armed bandits and recovered two brand new AK-47 rifles.
The statement urged members of the public to disregard the false report and continue to support the military with timely and credible information that would aid ongoing operations, reaffirming the Army’s commitment to decisively dealing with all forms of criminality across the country.
The Nigerian Army also reiterated its readiness to sustain the tempo of operations until all criminal networks in Kogi, Kwara, and adjoining states are dismantled.
