Ibadan, Nigeria — The Nigerian Army has dismissed as false and misleading an online report alleging that bandits overran troops in Obanla, Kwara State and escaped with six GPMGs and 30,000+ rounds of ammunition.
In a statement, Lt. Col. Policao Okoye, Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 2 Division, said troops of 148 Battalion (Rear) currently conducting clearance operations across Kogi and Kwara continue to post significant operational successes.
“Contrary to the sensational claims, 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,” Okoye noted.
He stressed that no Army position was overrun and no weapons or ammunition were lost, describing the viral publication as a fabrication intended to mislead the public and undermine troop morale.
The Army urged citizens to disregard the report and to support ongoing operations with credible information. It reiterated its commitment to decisively tackling criminality and sustaining operational tempo until criminal networks in Kogi, Kwara, and adjoining states are dismantled.
