Saturday, May 17, 2025 - The Defence Headquarters has dismissed a viral video circulating online that allegedly depicts a recent attack on Nigerian troops in Marte, Borno State, describing it as recycled propaganda intended to mislead the public and demoralise the Armed Forces.
In a statement issued on Friday, May 16, in Abuja, the Director of Defence
Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, said a forensic review of the video
confirmed that it originally surfaced in December 2020 and has no connection to
any recent events. He said the footage is now being reused by individuals
sympathetic to terrorist elements in a deliberate effort to spread
disinformation and distort the Nigerian military’s counter-terrorism
achievements.
Kangye acknowledged that there was an attempted terrorist attack on troops
stationed in Marte on May 12 at around 3:00 am, but affirmed that the soldiers
successfully repelled the assault, killing several insurgents and forcing
others to flee with injuries.
He strongly condemned the renewed circulation of the outdated video,
warning that such tactics are aimed at sowing doubt among citizens and
undermining trust in the Armed Forces. He added that efforts are ongoing to
trace and prosecute those responsible for promoting false narratives and
engaging in psychological warfare against the Nigerian people
Kangye appealed to citizens to disregard the misleading video and instead
rely on information from verified and official sources. “The Armed Forces of
Nigeria remain fully committed to defending the country’s sovereignty and
territorial integrity,” he said, noting that military operations continue to
make significant progress in dismantling terrorist networks nationwide.
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