The Nigerian Army has dismissed as false reports circulating online that bandits overran military positions and seized six General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs) and over 30,000 rounds of ammunition in Obanla, Kwara State.

In a statement on Sunday, Lieutenant Colonel Polycarp Omiye, Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 2 Division, described the claim as “sensational and misleading.” He said troops of 148 Battalion (Rear), while conducting clearance operations across Kogi and Kwara states, have continued to achieve operational successes.

The Army confirmed that during a recent engagement along the Kwara–Ekiti border, soldiers neutralized two armed bandits and recovered two brand-new AK-47 rifles. “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,” Omiye emphasized.

He added that such publications are “fabrications intended to mislead the public and undermine the morale of gallant troops who are diligently working to restore peace and stability in the region.”

The Army further reiterated its commitment to decisively addressing criminal activities in Kogi, Kwara, and neighboring states and urged citizens to continue supporting military efforts with timely and credible information.