Army Clarifies Shooting Incident Near Ojo Military Cantonment

The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army has debunked reports circulating on social media alleging that gunmen killed a civilian within the Ojo Military Cantonment in Lagos.

In a statement signed by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Musa Yahaya, the Division described the reports as misleading and clarified that the incident did not occur inside the cantonment.

According to the statement, the Division received a distress call on 18 October 2025 about a shooting near the Mammy Market abattoir gate, close to the Ojo Military Cantonment. Preliminary investigations revealed that the attack was linked to suspected cult-related activities, which unfortunately resulted in the death of a civilian identified as Rilwan Adekunle.

The Army said its standby team responded swiftly to the distress call and evacuated the victim to the Ojo Cantonment Medical Centre — being the nearest medical facility — but he was later confirmed dead by medical personnel.

While expressing sadness over the loss of life, the 81 Division extended its condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

Lt. Col. Yahaya urged members of the public and the media to verify information from appropriate authorities before publication to avoid spreading misinformation.