Army Rescue NYSC, INEC Officials Wey Dem Hold Hostage For Awka — 82 Division

Di Nigerian Army don clear mouth say di viral video wey dey claim soldiers dey involve for electoral malpractice for Anambra State no true. Di Army talk say di soldiers dem only dey deployed to rescue NYSC and INEC officials wey suspected political thugs hold hostage during Saturday governorship election. Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Ayeni, Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, yarn for statement wey dem title “Clarification on Nigerian Army Intervention at Ukwu Oji Umuebele, Awka During a Rescue Operation.” Di incident happen on November 8, 2025, for Ukwu Oji Umuebele, Awka Ward 5, Awka South LGA, after distress call report say corps members and INEC staff don dey held hostage following di disappearance of di polling unit’s Collation Officer.

Army statement talk say at about 2020 hours, officer of 302 Artillery Regiment receive distress call from NYSC officials and quick send two officers plus 12 soldiers go di scene. When dem reach, dem meet tense wahala with political stakeholders, including di Deputy Governor, wey dey question why Army dey dia. Despite di tension, di soldiers show “utmost professionalism and restraint,” rescue di NYSC members and INEC officials, and escort dem go INEC office safely so collation fit continue. Di Army talk say di viral video dey “misleading and lacking full context,” confirm say intervention na humanitarian move to protect lives and safeguard election process. Di 82 Division still yarn say e go work with Anambra State Government to strengthen future cooperation and urge public to disregard false story and support security agencies to protect peace and order during elections.