The Nigerian Army has debunked a viral online publication alleging that bandits overran troops and carted away weapons in Obanla, Kwara State, describing the claim as false, misleading, and aimed at undermining public confidence in ongoing operations.
Zig Diaries | Defence & Security
Date: Sunday, 5 October 2025
Time: 15:45 WAT
Location: 📍 Kwara, Nigeria
According to a statement by the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Polycarp Okoye, troops of 148 Battalion (Rear) under 2 Division have maintained firm control of their operational areas, with no such incident of overrun or loss of weapons recorded.
Lt. Col. Okoye clarified that the troops, in fact, achieved operational success during a recent clearance mission along the Kwara–Ekiti border axis, where they neutralized two armed bandits and recovered two brand new AK-47 rifles. He noted that mischievous reports suggesting otherwise are deliberate fabrications designed to misinform the public and dampen the morale of personnel in the field.
“At no time were our positions overrun, nor was any cache of ammunition lost to criminal elements,” the Army spokesman stated, reaffirming the Nigerian Army’s commitment to professionalism and operational transparency.
The Nigerian Army urged the public to disregard the false report and continue supporting the military with credible information that would aid efforts to dismantle criminal networks across Kogi, Kwara, and adjoining states.
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