In my earlier post about reports online that soldiers of the 21 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Borno state, were on rampage over allegations of mistreatment and insincerity on the part of some of their senior officers. Yesterday evening, the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Brig. General. SK Usman, released these photos of the soldiers and their commanding officer. in his words " Contrary to the lies being propagated by some media houses about soldiers of 21 Brigade below are photographs of the soldiers with their officers and the Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division together yesterday check out his facebook Page for more pictures: We awaits more drama till the truth is finally unmasked... i will keep you all posted

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