Ignore Ndume’s Lies, I Was Not Ambushed – Ex-Army Chief Buratai

Former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, retired Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, has denied claims that he was attacked by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State.

The statement follows remarks by Senator Ali Ndume, who alleged during a public event on Sunday that Buratai and his convoy were ambushed near a military base.

In a statement issued on Monday through his spokesperson, retired Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman, Buratai dismissed the report.

“For the avoidance of doubt, he celebrated the Eid festivities peacefully in Abuja in the company of family, friends, and well-wishers,” Usman said.

“He has remained within the Federal Capital Territory since then. The baseless rumour is a product of the reckless imagination of the purveyors of fake news—individuals whose sole aim is to malign him, spread fear, confusion, and misinformation.”

Usman criticized those responsible for the story.

“The fabricators of such fake news are not only mischievous but also deeply irresponsible and must be condemned in the strongest terms,” he stated.

He also acknowledged the public reactions.

“I sincerely extend my heartfelt and profound appreciation to the countless patriotic and well-meaning Nigerians, friends, associates, and admirers of His Excellency who reached out with genuine concerns, prayers, and goodwill,” Usman said.

“No amount of falsehood or malicious propaganda can tarnish the image of a man who has devoted his life to the service of this great nation,” he added.

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