Army denies extortion allegations over Delta checkpoint incident
The Nigerian Army’s 63 Brigade has denied extortion allegations from a viral video, stating troops acted professionally during a checkpoint incident in Del Read More: https://punchng.com/army-denies-extortion-allegations-over-delta-checkpoint-incident/
The Nigerian Army's Headquarters 63 Brigade, Sector 1 Joint Task Force (South South), Operation DELTA SAFE, has refuted allegations of extortion and assault made against its personnel following a checkpoint incident in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. The brigade described a viral video circulating on social media about the incident as misleading and insisted that its troops acted professionally while responding to a security situation in the community.
The military stated that the incident occurred on November 3, following reports of cult-related violence in the area, and that its troops established a snap checkpoint to address security concerns.
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