The Nigerian Army has rubbished reports of a bandit attack on its troops in Kwara State, describing the claims as false and malicious. According to Lt.-Col. Polycarp Okoye, Deputy Director Army Public Relations, the report was fabricated to mislead the public and undermine the morale of troops.
Troops Continue to Record Successes
Contrary to the sensational claims, troops of 148 Battalion (Rear) conducting clearance operations in Kogi and Kwara states have been recording significant operational successes. In a recent engagement, the troops neutralized two armed bandits and recovered two brand new AK-47 rifles along the Kwara-Ekiti border axis. The Army emphasized that its positions were not overrun, and no cache of weapons or ammunition was lost to criminal elements.
A Commitment to Security
The Nigerian Army remains committed to ensuring that all forms of criminality are decisively dealt with across the country. The public is urged to disregard the false report and continue to support the military with timely and credible information that would aid ongoing operations. The Army reiterates its readiness to sustain the tempo of operations until all criminal networks in Kogi, Kwara, and adjoining states are dismantled.
