From left to Right, Nigerian Lt. Gen. Tukru Yusuf Buratai, Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin, Chief od Defense Staff, The Honroable David Young, American Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria and U.S. Army Gen. Jame C. McConville, 36th Vice Chief of Staff, stand for playing of the National Anthem during the African Land Force Summit opening ceremony. ALFS 18 is a weeklong seminar bringing together land force chiefs from across Africa for candid dialogue to discuss and develop cooperative solutions and improve trans-regional security and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Angelica Gardner)
Former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Nigerian Ambassador to the Benin Republic, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.) has debunked reports alleging he was attacked by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State.
In a statement released Monday in Abuja, Buratai’s spokesman, retired Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, dismissed the claims as “false and mischievous.”
Usman clarified that Buratai remained in Abuja throughout the Eid festivities, celebrating with family and friends, and has not traveled outside the Federal Capital Territory.
“The story is entirely fabricated a deliberate attempt to incite fear, spread misinformation, and damage the general’s reputation,” Usman said. “It is yet another example of fake news designed to mislead the public.”
He expressed gratitude to Nigerians who reached out in concern and solidarity, reaffirming that Buratai continues to command widespread respect.
“No amount of propaganda can diminish the legacy of a man who has dedicated his life to the service of this nation,” Usman concluded.
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