‘Forgive me’ – Woman apologises to Army over ₦2m corpse repatriation claim

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By Enitan Abdultawab

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A Nigerian woman, who recently accused the Nigerian Army of demanding ₦2 million before releasing the body of her late brother, has publicly apologised, admitting that the allegation stemmed from a misunderstanding.

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In an emotional video that circulated on social media, the woman had expressed grief over the death of her brother, a soldier who had served in the Nigerian Army since the age of 20. She claimed that military authorities informed the family they would need to pay ₦2 million before his remains could be brought home for burial.

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The allegation sparked reactions online, with many Nigerians expressing concern over the claim.

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However, in a follow-up video, the woman retracted her statement and apologised to the Nigerian Army, explaining that the issue resulted from a communication breakdown regarding expenses incurred abroad.

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According to her, her brother later contacted her and clarified the situation.

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“It was a miscommunication from Benin to here. We misunderstood everything they said, and everything has been resolved,” she said.

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The woman explained that there was never a demand for ₦2 million from the Nigerian Army, adding that officials had only made reference to certain expenses related to arrangements overseas.

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“There was no demand for ₦2 million. They only had a reference of expenses over there. It was just a miscommunication,” she stated.

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The woman admitted that her earlier remarks were made during an emotional period for her family as they struggled to come to terms with the loss of their loved one.

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“I want to apologise to the Nigerian Army for dragging them into this. It was an emotional moment for me and my family because it was painful to have a brother who passed on and we could not even see his face before he was buried,” she said.

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Offering a direct apology, she added: “I am so sorry. Please forgive me for the misconception and misinterpretation.”

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The clarification has since eased concerns raised by the initial allegation, with the woman expressing regret over the misunderstanding and the impact of her comments on the Nigerian Army.

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