The Nigerian Army has assured residents in Kwara and other parts of the country that troops are winning the war against bandits, terrorists and other criminals in the state.
This is as it denied reports that bandits overran troops in Obanla, Kwara State, and carted away six General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs) along with over 30,000 rounds of ammunition.
According to a statement by the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 2 Division Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Policao Okoye, reports that bandits overrunning troops in Kwara State are sensational and should be disregarded.
He added that troops of 148 Battalion (Rear), currently conducting clearance operations across Kogi and Kwara States, have continued to record 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 stated.
He categorically stated that Army positions were not overrun, nor was any cache of weapons or ammunition lost to criminal elements.
He described reports claiming otherwise as “a fabrication designed to mislead the public and undermine the morale of gallant troops.”
Okoye reiterated the commitment of the Army to dislodging all the criminal elements and urged members of the public to rely on information from official channels on the ongoing military operations.
“The Nigerian Army remains committed to decisively dealing with all forms of criminality across the country and will sustain the tempo of operations until all criminal networks in Kogi, Kwara, and adjoining states are dismantled,” the statement added.
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