Army disowns ‘general’ linked to Akpabio controversy – THIS UPDATE

By Ayo Kehinde

The Nigerian Army has strongly denied any association with one Haruna Garba Gololo, popularly known as Garus Gololo, following reports identifying him as a retired general of the Nigerian Army in relation to comments allegedly made about the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.

In a disclaimer released Tuesday, the military described the claim as false and misleading, insisting that Gololo had never served in the Nigerian Army in any capacity, either as an officer or as an enlisted personnel.

The military authority was reacting to a publication by Sahara Reporters titled “Retired Nigerian Army General Arrested in Abuja after Criticizing Senate President Akpabio over 2027 Comments”.

Rejecting the report in its entirety, the Army said the portrayal of the individual as a retired general was capable of creating wrong impressions in the public mind and damaging the integrity of the institution.

“The Nigerian Army wishes to categorically state that the said individual is neither a serving nor retired personnel of the Nigerian Army and has never served in the Nigerian Army in any capacity. He has never been an officer of ours,” the Army said, urging the public to ignore the attribution.

The Army also cautioned the media against publishing unverified claims regarding the Armed Forces, underlining the need for professionalism, accuracy and responsible journalism.

“Consequently, it is imperative that media organizations exercise due diligence and uphold the principles of accuracy, fairness and responsible journalism in matters relating to the Nigeria Armed Forces and national institutions,” the statement added.

The military also called on the media platforms responsible for the report to publish immediate corrections in order to stop the spread of disinformation capable of undermining public trust and institutional credibility.

Reaffirming its constitutional responsibilities, the Nigerian Army said it remains committed to professionalism, transparency and the defense of Nigeria’s territorial integrity.

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