The Nigerian Army has denied social media reports claiming that photos released from its recent rescue operation in Kogi State were old.
In a statement on Tuesday, the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army said the pictures used in its earlier press release, titled “Troops of 12 Brigade Rescue Two Kidnapped Victims and Recover Ransom in Kogi State,” were genuine and taken during the operation on 2 November 2025.
“The images in question are authentic and were captured during the said operation conducted on 2 November 2025 by troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Oguma,” the statement signed by Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi
Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army.
The statement added that the photos contain verifiable geolocation data proving they were taken at the Achigili Forest, where the operation took place.
The army described the online claims as false and misleading, saying they were intended to discredit the efforts of its personnel and undermine public confidence.
It further assured Nigerians that it follows strict procedures in releasing media materials and that all photos and videos
are carefully verified before publication.
The statement urged the public to ignore the false reports and continue to support the army and other security agencies with credible information to help fight crime in Kogi State and across the country.
