Former military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar has debunked reports that a helicopter that has now been arrested supplying foods and weapons to bandits belongs to him.
The former Head of State in a statement through his spokesperson described the news as false and unfounded.
Gen. Abdulsalami who initially wanted to ignore the report dissociated himself from the crime, noting that the news can aggravate the already tensed security situation in the country.
He also lamented on how individuals can be so callous to peddle such news and smear the image and character of people.
The retired army general also urged Nigerians to ignore such treacherous acts and to be careful with the kind of information they dish out and share on Social Media.
“This kind of fake news has the potential of aggravating the already tense security situation in the country and should not be condoned,’’ he stressed.
He lamented that some individuals could be so callous as to peddle such allegations to smear the image and character of other people.
“I urge Nigerians to ignore such treacherous acts and to be careful with the kind of information they dish out or share on social media,’’ he stated.
He also urged Nigerians to continue to work and pray for enduring peace in the country, saying that no nation could attain greatness without peace and security of lives and property.
His rebuttal is contained in a statement issued by his media aide, Dr Yakubu Suleiman.
Meanwhile, Gov. Abubakar Bello has inaugurated a special weekly prayer session across the eight emirate councils in the state to seek God’s intervention to end insecurity in the state.
Bello said there was the urgent need to seek God’s intervention in the security situation in the state.
He told newsmen after the inauguration held in Minna that significant progress was being made in restoring normalcy to some troubled areas in the state.
The governor said that the prayer sessions would continue after the Ramadan fasting period.
“We encourage every stakeholder to support governments’ efforts with prayers. With God, I believe everything is possible,’’ he said.