- Denial: The Nigerian Army’s 82 Division has denied allegations of issuing residential permits based on ethnicity in the Southeast region.
- Misleading Video: A viral video resurfaced in 2025, despite being initially circulated in 2021, prompting the Army’s response.
- Residential Permit: The permit in question belonged to Mr. Ibrahim Saleh, part of the Barracks Investment Initiative Programme (BIIP), a livestock initiative for military personnel and their families.
- Investigation: The Army stated that the permit was issued based on expertise and proper vetting, and retrieved upon expiration or termination of employment.
The Nigerian Army has strongly denied allegations of issuing residential permits based on ethnicity in the Southeast region. According to the Army, the residential permit featured in the video belonged to Mr. Ibrahim Saleh, who was part of the Barracks Investment Initiative Programme (BIIP), a livestock initiative aimed at empowering military personnel and their families through agro-based business ventures.
The Army emphasized that the notion of selectively issuing residential permits based on ethnicity is completely unfounded and without merit. The public is urged to be cautious and rely only on verified information from credible sources. The matter was thoroughly investigated and fully resolved in 2021, and the Army has assured the public that it will continue to operate with integrity and transparency.
