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

June 10, 2026

By Enitan Abdultawab

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.

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.

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