DHQ Blasts ‘False’ Civilian Casualty Claims in Zamfara Airstrike, Says Terrorists Were Crushed

DHQ Blasts ‘False’ Civilian Casualty Claims in Zamfara Airstrike, Says Terrorists Were Crushed

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has fiercely rejected reports alleging civilian casualties and conflicting death figures following a major air-land operation carried out by troops of the Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in Zamfara State. In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday, the DHQ described the reports circulating across local and international media platforms as “misleading,” “speculative,” and “completely unverified,” insisting that the military […]

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Army Dismisses Ex-Soldier’s Welfare Claims as False, Cites Indiscipline in Sack

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Army has responded to allegations made by a dismissed soldier, Ex-Lance Corporal Rotimi Olamilekan, popularly known as “Soja Boi,” describing his claims on welfare, remuneration and equipment provision as false and misleading. The Army said the interview, which has circulated widely on social and mainstream media, was sensationalised and capable of misinforming the public. According to a statement signed by the Acting Director Army […]

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Nigerian Army Dismisses Mutiny Claims as ‘False Alarm’

By Zainab Uzomah The Nigerian Army has strongly rejected an online report alleging that soldiers are threatening mutiny over salaries and allowances, describing the publication as unfounded, misleading and a deliberate attempt to sow distrust within the ranks. In a statement signed by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, and issued on Monday, the Army said the report by Sahara Reporters was based on “anonymous and unverifiable […]

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