Nigerian Army

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Nigerian Army Denies Responsibility for Enugu Accident

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Scandal or Scoop? The Nigerian Army speaks out on the Enugu accident. What really happened at the checkpoint? Find out!

The Nigerian Army recently addressed reports linking its checkpoint to a tragic accident on the Ninth Mile-Ugwu Onyeama Road in Enugu State, involving seven vehicles and claiming 25 lives. Denying culpability, the Army from the 82 Division clarified that the checkpoint was not the cause of the fatal crash. Despite initial blame, soldiers at the Maimalari Military Cantonment in Maiduguri provided pictorial evidence supporting the Army's stance.

In a swift response to accusations, the Nigerian Army emphasized that the Ugwu Onyeama checkpoint on the Enugu-Onitsha expressway was not responsible for the Enugu accident. The Enugu State chapter of the Army reiterated that the tragic incident, which shook the community, was not linked to the checkpoint activities. This denial contrasts with widespread speculation, fueling debates on social media about the true cause of the fatal collision.

Adding to the controversy, the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army issued an official statement exonerating its Forward Operating Base at Ugwu Onyeama from any wrongdoing in the recent accident. Despite public outcry and media scrutiny, the Army stood firm in refuting allegations of negligence or misconduct regarding the accident that claimed multiple lives. The unfolding saga continues to spark interest and raise questions about accountability and transparency in emergency response situations.

In a surprising turn of events, the Nigerian Army's consistent denial of responsibility for the Enugu accident sheds light on the complexities of public perception and official statements. As investigations unfold, the community and stakeholders await clarity on the factors contributing to the tragic incident. The conflicting narratives and emerging details surrounding the accident highlight the challenges of uncovering the truth in the midst of conflicting reports and speculations.

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Nigerian army speaks on report its checkpoint caused fatal road ... (Premium Times)

The accident, which involved seven vehicles, occurred at about 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday along Ninth Mile-Ugwu Onyeama Road in the state.

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Nigerian Army Denies Its Checkpoint Caused Enugu Deadly Auto ... (SaharaReporters.com)

The 82 Division of the Nigerian Army has reacted to the multiple auto crash that occurred on Tuesday at in Ugwu Onyeama axis of Enugu-Onitsha expressway, ...

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Checkpoint not cause of Enugu accident – Nigerian Army (Daily Post Nigeria)

The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports blaming an accident that claimed 25 lives at Egwu Onyeama, Enugu State, on Tuesday, on a checkpoint mounted by the.

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Soldiers At Nigerian Cantonment In Borno Provide Pictures Of Non ... (SaharaReporters.com)

Nigerian soldiers of 7 Division, Maimalari Military Cantonment, Maiduguri, Borno State in North-East Nigeria have provided pictorial evidence of ...

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Army denies culpability in Enugu accident (Guardian)

The Nigerian Army, Enugu has denied that the checkpoints mounted by its personnel at Ugwu Onyeama axis of the Enugu -Onitsha highway were responsible for ...

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Checkpoint not responsible for Enugu-Onitsha expressway accident ... (Vanguard)

The Nigerian Army said the Ugwu Onyeama checkpoint was not responsible for the accident that occurred on the Enugu-Onitsha expressway on Wednesday, June 12.

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Checkpoint not responsible for Enugu-Onitsha expressway accident ... (The Punch)

The Nigerian Army has confirmed that the Ugwu Onyeama checkpoint on Enugu-Onitsha expressway, Enugu was not the cause of the accident on Wednesday, June 12.

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Army Denies Causing Accident That Claimed Lives In Enugu (Leadership Newspaper)

The 82 Division of the Nigerian Army has exonerated its Forward Operating Base (FOB) at Ugwu-Onyeama of culpability in a recent accident that occurred ...

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Checkpoint not cause of Enugu-Onitsha highway crash - Army (The Punch)

The Nigerian Army has confirmed that the Ugwu Onyeama checkpoint on Enugu-Onitsha expressway, Enugu was not the cause of the accident on Wednesday, June 12.

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Military Check-Point Causes Accident in Enugu? Nigerian Army Opens Up (Legit.ng)

The Nigerian Army has denied the report that its check-point at the Ugwu Onyeama on the Enugu-Onitsha expressway in Enugu; Four persons were said to have died during the accident, while ten others were said to have sustained a series of injuries ...

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Army denies culpability in Enugu auto crashes (Guardian)

The Nigerian Army has denied that the checkpoint mounted by officers at the Ugwu Onyeama axis of the Enugu-Onitsha highway was responsible.

Nigeria: Army Denies Alleged Cutting of Water, Electricity Supplies ... (AllAfrica.com)

The Nigerian Army authorities have denied subjecting Soldiers to harsh conditions in Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri, Borno State, and the alleged cutting ...

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Nigerian Army debunks report of poor conditions at Maimalari ... (National Accord)

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri - The Nigerian Army's 7 Division has refuted a report by an online medium (NOT NATIONAL ACCORD) alleging that soldiers at the ...

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Nigerian Army Fixes Non-Functional Borehole At Borno's Maimalari ... (SaharaReporters.com)

The Nigerian Army has fixed one of the boreholes at the 7 Division's Maimalari military cantonment in Maiduguri, Borno State in North-East Nigeria.

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Nigerian soldiers head to Gambia for peacekeeping mission (The Punch)

The Armed Forces of Nigeria on Friday, announced the deployment of 197 personnel for the peace keeping mission in the Gambia.

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Nigeria deploys 197 troops for peacekeeping mission in Gambia (TheCable)

Boniface Sinjen, chief of operations of the Nigerian Army, announced the deployment on Friday in Jaji, Kaduna, at the graduation of troops of Nigerian Company 9 ...

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Nigeria Sends 197 Soldiers On Peacekeeping Mission To The Gambia (Leadership Newspaper)

Maj.-Gen. Adedoja stated this at the graduation of troops from Pre-deployment Training at the Nigerian Army Peace Keeping Centre (NAPKC), Jaji in Kaduna State ...

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Nigeria deploys troops for peacekeeping in Gambia (Premium Times)

The Armed Forces of Nigeria on Friday announced the deployment of 197 personnel for the peacekeeping mission in The Gambia. The Chief of Operations Nigerian ...

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