Former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, retired Lieutenant Common Tukur Yusuf Buratai, has denied claims that he was attacked by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State.
The assertion follows remarks by Senator Ali Ndume, who alleged throughout a public occasion on Sunday that Buratai and his convoy have been ambushed close to a navy base.
In a press release issued on Monday by his spokesperson, retired Brigadier Common Sani Kukasheka Usman, Buratai dismissed the report.
“For the avoidance of doubt, he celebrated the Eid festivities peacefully in Abuja within the firm of household, pals, and well-wishers,” Usman mentioned.
“He has remained throughout the Federal Capital Territory since then. The baseless hearsay is a product of the reckless creativeness of the purveyors of faux information—people whose sole goal is to malign him, unfold concern, confusion, and misinformation.”
Usman criticized these answerable for the story.
“The fabricators of such faux information should not solely mischievous but additionally deeply irresponsible and should be condemned within the strongest phrases,” he acknowledged.
He additionally acknowledged the general public reactions.
“I sincerely lengthen my heartfelt and profound appreciation to the numerous patriotic and well-meaning Nigerians, pals, associates, and admirers of His Excellency who reached out with real issues, prayers, and goodwill,” Usman mentioned.
“No quantity of falsehood or malicious propaganda can tarnish the picture of a person who has devoted his life to the service of this nice nation,” he added.
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