Former Chief of Army Staff and former Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has dismissed the report that he was attacked by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno.
His spokesperson, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, who announced this on Monday in Abuja, described the story of the attack on the general as “mischievous and utterly false.”
Usman said, “For the avoidance of doubt, he celebrated the Eid festivities peacefully in Abuja in the company of family, friends, and well-wishers.
“This baseless rumour is a product of the reckless imagination of the purveyors of fake news, individuals whose sole aim is to malign him, spread fear, confusion and misinformation.”
Usman said the fabricators of the fake news were only being mischievous but also deeply irresponsible and must be condemned in the strongest terms.
”I sincerely extend my heartfelt and profound appreciation to the countless patriotic and well-meaning Nigerians, friends, associates and admirers of His Excellency, who reached out with genuine concerns, prayers and goodwill.
“Your overwhelming show of love and support is deeply cherished and speaks volumes about the enduring respect and affection we are privileged to receive from across the country and beyond,” he said.
Usman described behind the news as harbingers of fake news, that truth would always prevail.
According to him, no amount of falsehood or malicious propaganda can tarnish the image of a man who has devoted his life to the service of this great nation.
