The Nigerian Army says an unauthorised entry by Cameroonian troops into Danare Community in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State is brought under control. According to a statement from Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 82 Division, the incident follows a report of foreign military presence, prompting a swift response by Nigerian forces stationed at the Forward Operating Base in Danare. The Army says it contacted Cameroonian authorities, and that Cameroonian personnel withdrew in line with border protocols, preventing any further escalation. The Army also reports that preliminary findings point to a dispute over farmland levies between Nigeria’s Danare Community and Cameroon’s Dadi Community. To reduce the risk of similar incidents, the General Officer Commanding the 82 Division directs the Commander of the 13 Brigade to hold discussions with his Cameroonian counterpart to improve border coordination and clarify operational procedures. Residents are reassured that the situation is stable, troops remain alert, and monitoring continues. The public is advised to remain calm, carry on lawful activities, and avoid spreading unverified information.
Nigerian Army says Cameroonian troops’ Cross River incursion is contained
The Nigerian Army says an unauthorised entry by Cameroonian troops into Danare Community in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State is brought under control. According to a statement from Lieu...
- Cameroonian troops enter Danare Community in Boki LGA of Cross River State on 9 June 2026.
- The Nigerian Army says the response by forces at the Forward Operating Base helped contain the incident.
- The Army says Nigerian authorities contacted Cameroonian counterparts, leading to the withdrawal of Cameroonian personnel in line with border protocols.
- The Army cites preliminary indications that the issue relates to a dispute over farmland levies between Danare and Dadi communities.
- The Nigerian Army says residents are assured of stability and that border monitoring and coordination efforts continue.
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that the unauthorized entry of Cameroonian soldiers into Danare Community, Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State, on June 9, 2026, has been brought under control.In a statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 82 Division, troops at the Forward Operating Base in Danare responded swiftly after receiving reports of foreign military presence.The Army said it immediately contacted Cameroonian authorities, leading to the withdrawal of their personnel in line with established border protocols.“Consequently, the situation was swiftly contained without any further escalation,” the statement noted.Preliminary findings suggest the incident stemmed from a dispute over farmland levies between Nigeria’s Danare Community and Cameroon’s Dadi Community.To strengthen cooperation and prevent future occurrences, the General Officer Commanding the 82 Division directed the Commander of the 13 Brigade to engage with his Cameroonian counterpart. The initiative aims to improve border coordination and clarify operational procedures.The Army reassured residents that Nigeria’s territorial integrity remains protected, emphasizing that troops are alert and monitoring border activities.“Residents of Danare and surrounding areas are assured that the situation is stable and entirely under control. Troops remain alert and continue to oversee border activities,” the statement concluded.The public was urged to remain calm, continue lawful activities, and avoid spreading unverified information that could cause unnecessary tension.
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