By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Daily Report NigeriaDaily Report NigeriaDaily Report Nigeria
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • POLITICS
  • METRO
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • SPORTS
  • FACT FILE
  • SPECIAL REPORT
Reading: ‘Our Men Didn’t Run Away,’ Army Clarifies Desertion Reports
Share
Font ResizerAa
Daily Report NigeriaDaily Report Nigeria
  • METRO
  • NEWS
  • POLITICS
  • SPECIAL REPORT
  • FACT FILE
Search
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • POLITICS
  • METRO
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • SPORTS
  • FACT FILE
  • SPECIAL REPORT
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US

Home | ‘Our Men Didn’t Run Away,’ Army Clarifies Desertion Reports

News

‘Our Men Didn’t Run Away,’ Army Clarifies Desertion Reports

Tare Magbei
Tare Magbei
Published: June 15, 2025
Last updated: June 15, 2025
3 Min Read
Share
'Our Men Didn't Run Away,' Army Clarifies Desertion Reports | Daily Report Nigeria
SHARE

Army debunks reported troops desertion

The Nigerian Army has denied the reports that over 100 of it’s soldiers deserted the force following an attack by dreaded Islamic terrorists, Boko Haram.

Over 100 soldiers were reportedly declared wanted on Wednesday by the Nigerian Army following the attack on Marte and Dikwa communities in Borno State.

Daily Report Nigeria understands that the Army has labeled the reports as false, describing it as an attempt to malign its image.

ATTENTION: Click “HERE” to join our WhatsApp group and receive News updates directly on your WhatsApp!

In a statement on Thursday by the Director, Army Public Relations Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, the Army blamed the misinformation on a faulty internal correspondence leaked to the media.

The statement reads;
“The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to a publication in a section of the media alleging that over 100 Nigerian troops were reported to have absconded after Boko Haram attacks on Marte and Dikwa.

“This publication is false, unfounded and an attempt to malign the image and character of the Nigerian Army.

“For the records, in the fog of war, it is a routine that headcount is conducted to determine the number of men and equipment holding aftermath of the military offensive.

“Unfortunately, an internal correspondence that was originated by the formation was not properly done. It was later discovered that a good number of those affected rejoined their respective units and are currently part of the ongoing clearance operations.

“Members of the general public are please advised to disregard the story as the subversive intent of the promoters are targeted at dampening the morale and fighting efficiency of our troops.

“We continually solicit especially the much-needed public support in the fight against Boko Haram.

“The Nigerian Army wishes to reassure the general public that troops are in high spirit and currently clearing areas infiltrated by Boko Haram terrorists/ISWAP.

“It is on record that the troops fought to defend the Internally Displaced Persons Camp and United Nations Humanitarian Hub in Dikwa. It is pertinent to also note that normalcy has returned to Dikwa and its environs”.

For publication of Press Releases, Statements, and Advert Inquiries, send an email to info@dailyreport.ng
TAGGED:Breaking News NigeriaDaily Report NigeriaNigeria Immigration serviceNigerian ArmyTop Stories
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest Updates

Davido Claims Ibiza Nightclub Security Tried to Kill Him | Daily Report Nigeria
Davido Claims Ibiza Nightclub Security Tried to Kill Him
Entertainment
Favour Ofili Switches Allegiance to Turkey | Daily Report Nigeria
Favour Ofili Switches Allegiance to Turkey
Sports
U.S. Bombs Three Iranian Nuclear Sites — Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan | Daily Report Nigeria
U.S. Bombs Three Iranian Nuclear Sites — Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan
News
Club World Cup: Inter Milan Leave It Late to Beat Urawa | Daily Report Nigeria
Club World Cup: Inter Milan Leave It Late to Beat Urawa
Sports
NNPCL Spokesperson Olufemi Soneye Resigns | Daily Report Nigeria
NNPCL Spokesperson Olufemi Soneye Resigns
Business

TOPIC

2023 Elections Abuja Accident AFCON Anambra APC Arrest ASUU ASUU Strike Atiku Abubakar Bandits Bayelsa BBNaija Biafra Boko Haram Bola Ahmed Tinubu Bola Tinubu Breaking News Breaking News Nigeria Burna Boy Burutu CBN Celebrity news Chelsea Coronavirus court covid-19 Crime Daily Report Ng Daily Report Nigeria Daily Sports News Davido Delta Delta state DSS Education EFCC Elections English Premier League EPL Family federal government FG FIFA World Cup Football Fraud Godwin Emefiele Goodluck Jonathan Governor Nyesom Wike Gunmen Health Ifeanyi Okowa Imo INEC Insecurity IPOB IYC JAMB Kaduna Kidnap Labour Party Lagos Lagos State Manchester United Marriage Muhammadu buhari Music NASS NDDC NDLEA Niger Delta Nigeria NLC Nnamdi Kanu NNPC Nollywood Nyesom Wike Olusegun Obasanjo Pastor PDP Peter Obi Police Politicians President Bola Ahmed Tinubu President Muhammadu buhari Professor Yemi Osinbajo Protest Rape Reno Omokri Rivers State Senate Sheriff Oborevwori Social Media Suicide Super Eagles Tinubu Top Stories Twitter Victor Osimhen Zamfara

You Might Also Like

IPOB Renames Imo Government House After Slain ESN Commander | Daily Report Nigeria
News

IPOB Renames Imo Government House After Slain ESN Commander

June 15, 2025
Navy Set Ablaze Vessel Loaded With Illegally Refined Crude in Rivers | Daily Report Nigeria
News

Navy Set Ablaze Vessel Loaded With Illegally Refined Crude in Rivers

June 15, 2025
BREAKING : FG Orders Telcos to Bar Outgoing Calls From Unlinked Sims | Daily Report Nigeria
News

BREAKING : FG Orders Telcos to Bar Outgoing Calls From Unlinked Sims

June 14, 2025
Truck Kills 4 Female Hawkers in Onitsha | Daily Report Nigeria
News

Truck Kills 4 Female Hawkers in Onitsha

June 14, 2025
© Daily Media N Publishing LTD. All Rights Reserved.
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Adverts With Us
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?