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Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai has debunked recent reported attacks by Boko Haram terrorists.
In a statement signed on his behalf by S.K. Usman in Abuja on Monday, it was said that Buratai peacefully celebrated Eid in Abuja with family and friends, and has remained in the Federal Capital Territory since then.
The statement described the false reports as “a product of the reckless imagination of the purveyors of fake news” and condemned the individuals behind these actions as “mischievous” and “deeply irresponsible”.
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The statement also expressed gratitude to well-meaning Nigerians, friends, and admirers of Lt. Gen. Buratai who reached out with concern, prayers, and goodwill. Nigeria: Nigerian fashion
The statement was signed by S.K. Usman, Abuja, on June 9, 2025.
The statement read, “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.
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“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.
The fabricators of these actions are not only 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 concern, prayers and goodwill.
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“Let this serve as a reminder to the harbingers of fake news, that truth will always prevail. No amount of falsehood or malicious propaganda can tarnish the image of a man who has devoted his life to the service of our great nation.”
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