The Theatre Command of Operation Hadin Kai has dismissed recent social media reports alleging poor feeding of troops in the North East, describing the claims as misleading and inaccurate.
In a statement issued by the Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the command said findings from an internal review showed that the images and narratives circulating online do not reflect the actual welfare conditions of personnel in the theatre of operations.
According to the statement, troops deployed across all formations under Operation Hadin Kai are provided with rations in line with approved military feeding scales. The command added that feeding arrangements are systematically managed and, where possible, enhanced during festive periods such as Sallah and Easter to boost morale.
The statement further explained that the feeding system is overseen by structured Food Committees made up of personnel across ranks and supervised by senior non-commissioned officers to ensure accountability and transparency in meal planning and distribution.
The command also revealed that a specific case was uncovered during the review involving a personnel who deliberately circulated a misleading image of a partially consumed meal to create a false impression of feeding conditions. It noted that investigations confirmed the image did not represent the full ration issued.
The individual involved has since been sanctioned in accordance with the Armed Forces Act, as part of efforts to maintain discipline and uphold institutional integrity.
Reaffirming its commitment to troop welfare, the Theatre Command acknowledged the logistical and environmental challenges of operating in the North East but stressed that consistent efforts are made to adequately cater for personnel.
It urged troops to channel grievances through established internal mechanisms and advised members of the public to disregard unverified social media reports, warning that misinformation could undermine military operations and national security.
The command reiterated that Operation Hadin Kai remains focused on its mandate of restoring peace, security, and stability in the North East, with personnel welfare and discipline as key priorities.
