Nigerian Army dismisses reports of movement restriction in Ohafia

The Nigerian Army has reacted to messages circulating connected immoderate societal media platforms, directing residents of Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State to stay indoors.

The messages had besides imposed  restrictions connected question and commercialized activities successful the country on Friday, 19 June 2026.

But reacting to the messages, the Nigerian Army described them arsenic mendacious and urged residents of Ohafia to stay calm and spell astir their lawful activities without fear.

The Nigerian Army spoke successful a connection signed by Captain Mazinho Attah, the  Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 14 Brigade Ohafia, Abia State.

The Nigerian Army said residents of the municipality were reacting to a rumour that a motortruck load of persons believed to beryllium Fulani herdsmen were seen asking directions to Ohafia Local Government Area but maintained that specified reports were mendacious and ne'er reported to immoderate subject enactment oregon agency.

The Army further said that claims that immoderate abducted girls were rescued by   Ohafia youths was not reported to immoderate information agency.

“Members of the nationalist are further advised to disregard unverified messages susceptible of causing unnecessary panic and encouraged to get accusation lone from authoritative and credible sources.

“Commander 14 Brigade Nigerian Army Brigadier General Ahmad Mansur Dikko...