Abdulsalami Debunks Alleged Link with Terrorists, Bandits

Meanwhile, a former Head of State, Gen. Abubakar Abdulsalami, has denied any link with any terrorist or bandit group.

Abubakar, in a statement made available yesterday to journalists in Minna, Niger State, by his media aide, Dr. Yakubu Sulaiman, described the claim of his having such link as: "false unfounded and fake news."

His clarification came against the backdrop of a report on the alleged arrest of a helicopter allegedly belonging to him for supplying food and weapons to terrorists and bandits in parts of the country.

Abdulsalami said he did not own such a helicopter.

He disassociated himself from what he described as such "a heinous crime that is unbecoming of any patriotic citizen," saying he would have ignored such spurious reports but had to set the record straight.

"This kind of fake news has the potential of aggravating the already tensed security situation in the country and should not be condoned," he said.

He regretted that individuals could be so "callous to peddle such news and smear the image and character of people.”

"I urge Nigerians to ignore such treacherous acts and be careful with the kind of information being dished out and shared on the social media,” he stated.

He urged Nigerians to continue to work and pray for enduring peace in Nigeria, stressing that no nation can attain greatness without peace and security of lives and property of its citizens.