The Nigerian army has denied any association with former Niger Delta militant leader Mujahid Asari-Dokubo and his security outfit. Asari-Dokubo had claimed on a podcast that his private military company was working with the government and the military in various states. However, the Director of Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, clarified that the Nigerian military has never collaborated with Asari-Dokubo’s group in any operation or area mentioned. AdvertisementHe emphasized that the Nigerian Army is not in any partnership or pact with Asari-Dokubo’s private security outfit.

Source: Punch August 12, 2023 13:23 UTC