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Nigerian Army Refutes Claims of Unpaid Allowances, Extortion by Troops in Ogun State
The Nigerian Army has dismissed allegations circulating on social media that soldiers in Ogun State were denied allowances and extorted motorists along border routes, calling the claims false, malicious, and misleading.
In a statement issued by Major Idereghi Samuel Akari of 35 Artillery Brigade, the Army clarified that troops under Operation MESA receive a monthly allowance of ₦60,000, following a 2025 upward review. The Army emphasized there have been no credible complaints of extortion and reaffirmed a zero-tolerance policy for indiscipline.
The statement also noted that unnecessary checkpoints along border areas have been dismantled, leaving only relevant security agencies to conduct checks. The Army alleged that the claims were propagated by a disgruntled retired airman seeking undue social media attention.
The Nigerian Army assured Ogun State residents of its continued commitment to professionalism, transparency, personnel welfare, and collaboration with other security agencies to protect lives and property.
The Nigerian Army has dismissed allegations circulating on social media that soldiers in Ogun State were denied allowances and extorted motorists along border routes, calling the claims false, malicious, and misleading.
In a statement issued by Major Idereghi Samuel Akari of 35 Artillery Brigade, the Army clarified that troops under Operation MESA receive a monthly allowance of ₦60,000, following a 2025 upward review. The Army emphasized there have been no credible complaints of extortion and reaffirmed a zero-tolerance policy for indiscipline.
The statement also noted that unnecessary checkpoints along border areas have been dismantled, leaving only relevant security agencies to conduct checks. The Army alleged that the claims were propagated by a disgruntled retired airman seeking undue social media attention.
The Nigerian Army assured Ogun State residents of its continued commitment to professionalism, transparency, personnel welfare, and collaboration with other security agencies to protect lives and property.
Nigerian Army Refutes Claims of Unpaid Allowances, Extortion by Troops in Ogun State
The Nigerian Army has dismissed allegations circulating on social media that soldiers in Ogun State were denied allowances and extorted motorists along border routes, calling the claims false, malicious, and misleading.
In a statement issued by Major Idereghi Samuel Akari of 35 Artillery Brigade, the Army clarified that troops under Operation MESA receive a monthly allowance of ₦60,000, following a 2025 upward review. The Army emphasized there have been no credible complaints of extortion and reaffirmed a zero-tolerance policy for indiscipline.
The statement also noted that unnecessary checkpoints along border areas have been dismantled, leaving only relevant security agencies to conduct checks. The Army alleged that the claims were propagated by a disgruntled retired airman seeking undue social media attention.
The Nigerian Army assured Ogun State residents of its continued commitment to professionalism, transparency, personnel welfare, and collaboration with other security agencies to protect lives and property.
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