Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The 82 Division Nigerian Army has noted concerns arising from the unauthorised entry of personnel of the Cameroonian Armed Forces into Danare Community in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State on 9 June 2026. This was contained in a statement signed by Lt. Col. Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 82 Division, Nigerian Army.
The statement reads in part: “Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed at the Forward Operating Base Danare,
upon receiving reports of foreign military presence, promptly responded and contacted appropriate camerounian Armed Forces authority, which led to the withdrawal of Cameroonian troops from Nigerian territory in line with established border protocols. Accordingly, the situation was immediately contained without further escalation.
“Preliminary findings indicate that the incident was triggered by a dispute over the collection of levies on farmland located between Danare Community (Nigeria) and Dadi Community (Cameroon).
“In furtherance of existing diplomatic and military cooperation and as a confidence‑building measure, the General Officer Commanding 82 Division has directed the Commander 13 Brigade to visit his Cameroonian counterpart for further engagement on the situation. This is designed to strengthen border coordination, clarify operating procedures along the boundary, and prevent future occurrences.
“The Division remains committed to safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and ensuring the security of all communities along the nation’s borders in its Area of Operations. Residents of Danare and adjoining areas are reassured that the situation is calm and fully under control. Troops remain vigilant and continue to monitor border activities.
“Members of the public are urged to remain calm, continue their lawful activities, and refrain from spreading unverified information capable of causing unnecessary tension, ” it also added.
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