Bandits Did Not Overrun Troops’ Location In Kwara, Says Army

Nigerian Army has dismissed a report alleging that bandits overran a troop location and carted away six General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs) and over 30,000 rounds of ammunition in Obanla, Kwara State.

A statement by the deputy director of Army Public Relations 2 Division, Nigerian Army Lt-Col Polycarp Okoye, said that contrary to the sensational claims circulating online, troops of 148 Battalion (Rear), conducting ongoing clearance operations across Kogi and Kwara States mounted a strong blocking position along the Kwara–Ekiti border axis, where they neutralised two armed bandits and recovered two brand-new AK-47 rifles.

He said, “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 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.”

However, he assured that the Nigerian Army remains committed to decisively dealing with all forms of criminality nationwide.

He further urged members of the public to disregard the report, which he described as false, and continue to support the military with timely and credible information that would aid ongoing operations.