The Nigerian Army has denied ownership of a Facebook page allegedly operated by some of its personnel who issued veiled threats against human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and others ahead of the planned October 20 protest in Abuja calling for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.
In a statement released on Friday, the Army said it had no connection with the page identified as Nigerian Military Gallery, which was reported to have posted intimidating messages targeting Sowore and organisers of the #FreeNnamdiKanu march.
The Army’s reaction followed a SaharaReporters investigation revealing that the Facebook page—purportedly “dedicated to the men of the Nigerian armed forces”—is run by individuals believed to be serving soldiers, and not by the Army’s official public relations department.
Clarifying its online presence, the Army stated that it maintains only two verified social media accounts: @HQNigerianArmy and @NigeriaArmyInfo, available on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube.
“Any other page or account outside these verified handles does not belong to the Nigerian Army and should be disregarded in its entirety,” the statement read.
The Army further cautioned that several civilians and online content creators now operate unofficial platforms that publish military-related content for engagement and financial purposes, adding that such pages have no affiliation with the Nigerian Army.
“The Nigerian Army completely dissociates itself from any post, statement, or activity emanating from these unauthorised sources,” the statement added.
Reaffirming its professionalism, the Army emphasized that it remains a disciplined and apolitical institution committed to defending Nigeria’s sovereignty and unity while upholding the rule of law and respect for human rights.
