The Nigerian Army has dismissed as false a recent online report claiming that bandits overran troops and seized six General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs) along with over 30,000 rounds of ammunition in Obanla, Kwara State.
Lieutenant Colonel Polycarp Okoye, Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 2 Division, Nigerian Army, described the publication as misleading and clarified that troops of the 148 Battalion (Rear) had continued to record operational successes during clearance operations across Kogi and Kwara States.
“In a recent engagement, our troops mounted a strong blocking position along the Kwara–Ekiti border axis, neutralizing two armed bandits and recovering two brand new AK-47 rifles,” the statement said.
At no time were Army positions overrun, nor was any cache of weapons or ammunition lost to criminal elements, as alleged by the online platform. The publication is a fabrication designed to mislead the public and undermine the morale of our gallant troops diligently working to restore peace and stability in the region.”
Okoye further stressed: “The Nigerian Army remains committed to ensuring that all forms of criminality are decisively dealt with across the country. Members of the public are therefore urged to disregard the false report and continue to support the military with timely and credible information that would aid ongoing operations.”
The Army also reiterated its readiness to sustain operational tempo in Kogi, Kwara, and adjoining states.
