The Nigerian Army, 8 Division, Sokoto, has dismissed a social media report alleging an attack on the residence of Bishop Matthew Kukah and the Sokoto Catholic Cathedral.
In a statement by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba, on Saturday, the Army 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.
“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 statement read.
The Army added that the bishop’s residence and the cathedral remain safe, noting that Bishop Kukah is currently carrying out his Easter duties without disruption.
