The army denied reports of an attack on Kukah’s house in Sokoto

The Nigerian Army, 8 Division, Sokoto, has denied reports of an attack on the residence of Sokoto Catholic Cathedral, Bishop Matthew Kukah.

Acting Deputy Director of TNI Public Relations Division 8, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba, provided clarification in a statement in Sokoto.

Osoba described the reports circulating on Facebook as misleading and baseless.

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

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

“We categorically refute these baseless claims as there have been no similar attacks in Sokoto State.

“The safety and security of Bishop Kukah and the Sokoto Catholic Cathedral remains intact. Bishop Kukah is currently carrying out his Easter duties without any disturbance,” 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 have been put in place to ensure peaceful Easter celebrations within the division’s Area of ​​Responsibility (AoR).