SOLDIERS To PROTEST? Shock As Video Of Nigerian Army Crying Of Hunger Goes Viral, See What Major General Revealed
The Nigerian Army has categorically dismissed a viral video circulating on social media, which appears to show soldiers being served substandard food, as misleading and lacking in authenticity. According to Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Army’ s spokesperson, an investigation was conducted, as ordered by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, and found that no soldiers at the 159 Battalion in Kanama, Geidam Local Government, were served poor- quality meals as depicted in the video.
The investigation, led by the Commander Sector 2 Operation HADIN KAI, aimed to verify the authenticity of the claims made in the video. The findings revealed that the video was not created by soldiers of the 159 Battalion but was recorded by a police officer stationed with the troops deployed in Geidam.
Contrary to the claims made in the video, the investigation found that no personnel in that location were served substandard meals. This revelation raises questions about the motivations behind the creation and dissemination of the video.
Furthermore, the preliminary investigation suggests that the police officer who recorded and shared the video did so with an ulterior motive, which is yet to be uncovered. The Nigerian Army has assured that the welfare and well- being of troops and their families are a top priority. The leadership of the Nigerian Army places a premium on ensuring that troops are adequately rewarded and motivated.
The Army’ s response to the viral video demonstrates its commitment to transparency and accountability. By conducting a thorough investigation and clarifying the misleading information, the Army has shown that it values the truth and is dedicated to maintaining the trust of the public. The incident highlights the importance of verifying information before sharing it on social media to prevent the spread of misinformation.
In addition, the Nigerian Army has reiterated its commitment to providing quality food and adequate welfare packages to its personnel. The Army’ s leadership has ensured that troops are well- fed and motivated to perform their duties effectively. The investigation’ s findings have vindicated the Army’ s position, and it is hoped that this will put to rest any misconceptions about the welfare of soldiers.
The incident serves as a reminder of the need for responsible social media usage and the importance of verifying information before sharing it. The Nigerian Army will continue to prioritize the welfare and well- being of its personnel and maintain transparency in its operations.
