Contrary to reports that the former Chief of Army Staff and former Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (Rtd), was attacked by terrorists on his way to Borno State to celebrate the Eid, his Spokesperson, Sani Usman, has clarified that the former COAS was never attacked.
In a statement made available on Monday, Sani Usman explained that contrary to what has been falsely reported by some online media outlets, Buratai celebrated the Eid festivities peacefully in Abuja, in the company of family, friends, and well-wishers, and have remained within the Federal Capital Territory since then.
“In light of the recent mischievous and utterly false reports circulating on certain online platforms, I wish to categorically state that His Excellency Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (Rtd) CFR, Betara of Biu, Garkuwan Keffi, former Chief of Army Staff and former Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, was not attacked in any way, contrary to what has been falsely reported by some online media outlets.
“For the avoidance of doubt, he celebrated the Eid festivities peacefully in Abuja, in the company of family, friends, and well-wishers, and I have remained within the Federal Capital Territory since then,” the statement said.
It noted that the baseless rumour was a product of the reckless imagination of the purveyors of fake news, individuals whose sole aim was to malign him, spread fear, confusion and misinformation. Adding that the fabricators of these actions were not only mischievous but also deeply irresponsible and must be condemned in the strongest terms.
The statement, however, thanked the countless patriotic and well-meaning Nigerians, friends, associates and admirers of Buratai, who reached out with genuine concern, prayers and goodwill.
