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Nigerian Army has dismissed as false and misleading reports claiming that residents of some communities in Kaduna State protested the displacement of 18 villages by bandits, allegedly leading to the closure of 13 basic schools.
In a statement issued by the Headquarters, 1 Division/Sector 1 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, the Army described the report, circulated by an online platform, as malicious and capable of undermining ongoing security efforts in the state.
The statement, signed by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 1 Division Nigerian Army, Lt.-Col. Shu’aib Umar, noted that such reports are peace-threatening, especially at a time when troops of the Nigerian Army, alongside other security agencies, are working tirelessly to sustain relative peace and stability in Kaduna State and its environs.
While declining to engage purveyors of fake news, the Army said it was necessary to set the record straight to prevent misinformation from causing unnecessary panic among members of the public.
According to the statement, although the Army acknowledges that global terrorism poses security challenges and that Nigeria is not entirely immune, there has been no protest by residents of the areas mentioned in the report at any time in recent history.
“For the avoidance of doubt, residents of the villages cited in the report are going about their normal daily activities without fear,” the Army said.
It added that troops of Sector 1, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, are fully deployed in the area and are conducting routine patrols and other operational activities to ensure the safety of lives and property.
The Army therefore urged members of the public to disregard the baseless report and remain calm, assuring that security agencies remain committed to protecting communities across Kaduna State.
It also called on residents to continue to support security efforts by promptly reporting any suspicious activities capable of threatening peace and stability to the appropriate authorities for swift action.
