The Nigerian army has reacted to spurious reports on the internet and social media claiming that Hamza Al-Mustapha hasd been promoted to the rank of Brigadier General.
The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.- Gen Ibrahim Attahiru, said in a statement that there was no such elevation in the rank of the Major.
Attahiru said, “The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to an erroneous publication being circulated on the Internet about the decoration of the former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, Major Al-Mustapha with the rank of Brigadier-General following his recent acquittal by the court.
“The Nigerian Army wishes to advise the media to always cross check facts before going to the press to avoid misinformation, misrepresentation, and sensationalism in its reportage.”
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