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Nigerian Army Denies Extortion and Assault Claims at Delta State Checkpoint
The Nigerian Army's 63 Brigade has dismissed allegations that troops engaged in extortion and assault at a checkpoint in Delta State. Military officials maintain that personnel were enforcing lawful security protocols rather than harassing commuters. The statement comes amid heightened public scrutiny over civil-military relations across the Niger Delta region.
Blueprint·November 5, 2026AI-curated
The Headquarters 63 Brigade, Sector 1 Joint Task Force, South South, Operation DELTA SAFE, has denied allegations of extortion and assault involving its personnel during [...]
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