Army debunks report on attack of Kukah’s Sokoto home

The Nigerian Army, 8 Division, Sokoto, has debunked a report on the attack on the residence of the Sokoto Catholic Cathedral, Bishop Matthew Kukah.

The Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Lt.-Col. Olaniyi Osoba, made the clarification in a statement on Sokoto.

Osoba described the report circulating on Facebook as misleading and unfounded.

“The attention of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army and Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, has been drawn to a misleading social media post.

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“The post falsely reported an armed attack on the residence of Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Bishop of the Sokoto Catholic Diocese, as well as the Sokoto Catholic Cathedral.

“We categorically debunk these unfounded claims as there was no such attack in Sokoto State.

“The safety and security of Bishop Kukah and the Sokoto Catholic Cathedral remain intact. Bishop Kukah is currently fulfilling his Easter duties without any disruption,” he said.

Osoba added that the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, remained committed to ensuring the safety of residents across the state.

He said that adequate security measures had been put in place to guarantee a peaceful Easter celebration within the division’s Area of Responsibility (AoR).

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