The Nigerian Army has dismissed as false a social media report claiming the recent killing of former Provost Marshal, Major General Hassan Ahmed, and the abduction of his wife near Abuja.
The Army said the report being circulated online was a recycled account of an incident that occurred in 2021 and described its renewed circulation as a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and create panic.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Army said the late senior officer was attacked on July 15, 2021, along the Abuja–Lokoja Road.
It added that security agencies investigated the incident at the time, leading to the arrest of the assailants and subsequent legal action.
“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 statement read.
The Army condemned what it described as the irresponsible recycling of the five-year-old incident, saying the action was intended to distort facts and undermine public confidence.
It urged members of the public to disregard the report and avoid sharing unverified or outdated information on social media.
The Army also reaffirmed its commitment to its constitutional responsibilities of defending the nation’s territorial integrity and maintaining peace and security across the country.
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