The Nigerian Army has declared emphatically that at no time did it enlist repentant Boko Haram members into its fold, saying a report to that effect in the social media was born out of mischief.

The Army made this known following reports that a repentant Boko Haram terrorist allegedly absolved himself of the force, and gruesomely murdered his female partner.

Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu made the declaration in a statement titled, “Re: Repented Boko Haram Member Enlisted into Nigerian Army Slits Woman’s Throat in Enugu Barracks, Hides Corpse.”.

General Nwachukwu noted that the claims were false and far from the truth adding that those considered to enlist in the Army were members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) who in the fight against terrorism and insurgency in the North East distinguished themselves morally and patriotically.

He added that the sad incident of the gruesome murder of Miss Hauwakulu Tabra by Private Adamu Muhammad occurred on the night of Thursday 11th of April 2024 and her corpse was discovered within the barracks on Friday 12 April 2024.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the late Hauwakulu Tabra was actually murdered by the said soldier, who is presently in detention for further investigation to unravel the motive behind his actions.

"The Nigerian Army extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased Miss Hauwakulu Tabra and also emphatically assert that at no time has the NA enlisted repentant Boko Haram members into its fold as mischievously insinuated." 

He assured the general public that justice will be served, as the Nigeria Army will not condone any unprofessional conduct or indiscipline within its ranks.