The Nigerian Army has dismissed as false and misleading ,a social media report claiming the recent killing of late Major General, Hassan Ahmed and the abduction of his wife near Abuja.
The Army, in a statement on its verified X handle said the report was a deliberate attempt to create unnecessary panic.
It clarified that the tragic incident involving the late General Hassan Ahmed occurred on July 2021 along the Abuja – Lokoja and said the matter was properly investigated and culprits arrested and justice served.
The Army advised the public to disregard the report and refrain from sharing false and unverified information.
“The Nigerian Army has noted with concern a misleading social media report currently circulating, falsely claiming the recent killing of Late Major General Hassan Ahmed and the abduction of his wife near Abuja. This report is completely false and is a deliberate attempt to mislead the public.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the tragic incident involving Late Major General Hassan Ahmed occurred on 15 July 2021 along the Abuja–Lokoja Road. Security agencies promptly investigated the matter, leading to the arrest of the assailants and the due administration of justice.
“The Nigerian Army condemns in the strongest terms the irresponsible recycling of this five-year-old incident by mischief makers to create unnecessary panic and distort facts. Such actions are mischievous and aimed at undermining public confidence.
“Members of the public are strongly advised to disregard the false report and refrain from sharing unverified or outdated information. The Nigerian Army remains fully committed to its constitutional duties of defending Nigeria’s territorial integrity and maintaining peace and security’ the statement concluded.
