Troops from Nigeria’s 12 Brigade rescued two abducted victims and recovered ₦3.8 million in ransom after a gun battle with bandits in Achigili Forest, Kogi State, on November 2, 2025.
However, the army’s social media post about the operation triggered backlash, as many users accused it of recycling photos from a similar mission in February.
The incident sparked online discussion and came just days after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s warning about Nigeria’s worsening security situation and possible intervention over ongoing kidnappings.
Here are some mixed reactions to the released results:
Dear @CommunityNotes
They claimed the pictures were posted 9 months ago but it’s not true. Google lens was faulty and my handle appeared to have posted it.
This is wrong. I never posted any military pictures 9 months ago and I don’t post any of their activities on my page.…— Olubunmi Aro 🇳🇬 (@bummiearo) November 4, 2025
Dear Trump, @WhiteHouse ,
The Nigerian military literally posted a photo from 9 months ago as their latest rescue mission.
That’s what they do.
Lie, lie, lie, lie.
Nothing that comes out of their mouths is true.
They are not fighting terrorism—they pardon terrorists! https://t.co/OkHS3eQ6Ux pic.twitter.com/TiLwtSvreu
— Engr Shaibu (@engr_shaibu_) November 3, 2025
You people have rolled back to snatching random pictures from the internet & reporting it as rescue updates.
How are you reporting updates from 9 months ago?
What level of incompetence have you descended to?
God, WHY DID YOU BRING ME HERE? https://t.co/6XXk0Ww3Wz pic.twitter.com/CifW6Xguhe
— 👑S.A.L.A.K.O🕊 (@UnkleAyo) November 3, 2025
The Nigerian Army has rescued more kidnap victims in 48hrs than they have done in 2 years. We all know what we are doing in this country.
— Chi ❤️ (@kindwest) November 3, 2025
8am never even reach,una don drop another tweet. Donald Trump thank you ooo. https://t.co/WcEJZlxYLn
— Ada Owerri 🤍 (@dii_imma) November 3, 2025
Those f00lish influencers will not see the good job of the military to promote ooo.
Well done our gallant troops. https://t.co/nTkGezSDfz
— Iyalaya (@lollylarry1) November 3, 2025
So this page been Dey exist since ? Wow… But why una pictures dey always look old sef 🤔 and where are the kidnappers tho😂
— STARBOY GUCCI🖤🦉🖤 (@Guccistarboi) November 3, 2025
Our Army is working.
Keep fighting. https://t.co/WUuLkEKqtW
— Morris Monye (@Morris_Monye) November 3, 2025
Imagine trying to downplay the effort of the military cos of nonsense agenda. https://t.co/1nJV8olVMO
— Mobilisingnigerians™ (@mobilisingniger) November 3, 2025
Nigerians know what you’re and we can see through your gimmicks.
Terrorist lovers. Tueh! https://t.co/3tjzh5vpN6
— Mazi Nathan (@rukky_nate) November 3, 2025
So, Nigeria Army posted 9 month old pictures as an update of rescuing kidnapped victims?
Isn’t this enough for you to conclude that FG, the Armed Forces are infiltrated by the so called “repentant Boko Haram” terrorist?
What is wrong with Nigeria Army?
What’s our crime? pic.twitter.com/LaHWu9XO1y
— Mr Kay🇬🇧 (@RealMrKay) November 3, 2025
You just rescued 2 according to you. You didn’t not kill the terrorist or their sponsors. It’s just like me killing snakes without knowing where they are coming from or without tackling them from their roots. Are you even aware that some of your officers raised alarm that they…
— Revi (@revi_ofthehills) November 3, 2025
Well done, great job you guys can do better!!! 🫡
So the Nigerian Army can be this active??
Thank you President Donald Trump.
— Omega X D 𝕏🤴🏽 (@OmegaXDreams) November 3, 2025