The Nigerian Military has dismissed stories trending on social media alleging that troopers shot and killed a civilian contained in the Ojo Navy Cantonment in Lagos, clarifying that the incident occurred outdoors the barracks and was linked to suspected cult actions.
In an announcement issued by the Appearing Deputy Director of Military Public Relations, 81 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, the Military defined that the incident occurred on October 18, 2025, at a junction close to the Mammy Market abattoir gate, not inside the cantonment as broadly claimed on-line.
Based on Yahaya, troops of the 81 Division obtained a misery name a few taking pictures close to the world and responded swiftly. Upon arrival, they discovered the sufferer, recognized as Rilwan Adekunle, critically injured. He was instantly evacuated to the Ojo Cantonment Medical Centre, being the closest facility, the place he was later confirmed useless by medical personnel.
Investigations revealed that the taking pictures was a results of suspected cult-related actions and never any motion involving army personnel. “The incident was a results of suspected cult-related actions, which tragically led to the lack of life,” Yahaya stated.
The Military expressed unhappiness over the dying and prolonged condolences to the household, mates, and family members of the deceased. Yahaya urged members of the general public and media practitioners to confirm info with related authorities earlier than publishing or sharing, warning towards the unfold of misinformation that would trigger public panic or misrepresent the Nigerian Military.
He reaffirmed the dedication of the 81 Division to sustaining peace and safety inside Lagos and its environs, noting that the Nigerian Military will proceed to work with different safety companies to curb legal actions and shield law-abiding residents.
