Insecurity: ‘I Have No Links With Terror Groups’, Gen. Abdulsalami Reacts To Media Reports

A Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami A. Abubakar (rtd),
has denied having any link with armed bandits and any other
terrorists group in Niger State, describing reports linking him
with their activities as “false, unfounded” and fake news.

According to a statement by Abdulsalami in Minna, signed by his
media aide, Dr Yakubu Suleiman, alleged that some selected online
media had linked him to a purported arrested helicopter supplying
food and weapons to bandits in parts of the state.

The General in the statement disassociated himself from such “a
heinous crime that is unbecoming of any patriotic citizen”,
stressing that ordinarily, he would have ignored such spurious
reports but has to set the record straight.

“This kind of fake news has the potential of aggravating the
already tense security situation in the country and should not be
condoned,” he said.

He, however, expressed regret how individuals could peddle such
news and smear the image and character of people, adding that “I
urge Nigerians to ignore such treacherous acts and to be careful
with the kind of information they dish out and share on Social
Media”.

He also urged Nigerians to continue to work and pray for
enduring peace in Nigeria, saying that no nation could attain
greatness without peace and security of lives and property.

A Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami A. Abubakar (rtd),
has denied having any link with armed bandits and any other
terrorists group in Niger State, describing reports linking him
with their activities as “false, unfounded” and fake news.

According to a statement by Abdulsalami in Minna, signed by his
media aide, Dr Yakubu Suleiman, alleged that some selected online
media had linked him to a purported arrested helicopter supplying
food and weapons to bandits in parts of the state.

The General in the statement disassociated himself from such “a
heinous crime that is unbecoming of any patriotic citizen”,
stressing that ordinarily, he would have ignored such spurious
reports but has to set the record straight.

“This kind of fake news has the potential of aggravating the
already tense security situation in the country and should not be
condoned,” he said.

He, however, expressed regret how individuals could peddle such
news and smear the image and character of people, adding that “I
urge Nigerians to ignore such treacherous acts and to be careful
with the kind of information they dish out and share on Social
Media”.

He also urged Nigerians to continue to work and pray for
enduring peace in Nigeria, saying that no nation could attain
greatness without peace and security of lives and property.