Former Army Boss, Buratai Denies Boko Haram Attack Claims By Ndume Says "It's Mischievous, Utterly False"

By: Olufemi Orunsola 

Nigeria's former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has dismissed the claims by Senator Ndume that Boko Haram insurgents attacked his convoy in Borno State as 'Mischievous and utterly false'.

OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports that the former Army Chief who is also a former Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin has swift responded to the Boko Haram Attack claims through a former Army spokesperson, SK Usman, describing the claims as both mischievous and utterly false.

He stated that he was not attacked in any way, contrary to the claim by Senator Ndume, as reported by media outlets.

OTN News recalls that the lawmaker representing Borno, Senator Ali Ndume, during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday, June 8, 2025, had claimed that Buratai’s convoy came under heavy gunfire from insurgents.

The statement reads in part that, “For the avoidance of doubt, he celebrated the Eid festivities peacefully in Abuja, in the company of family, friends, and well-wishers, and I have remained within the Federal Capital Territory since then.

“Ths 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. The fabricators of these actions are not only mischievous but also deeply irresponsible and must be condemned in the strongest terms.

“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 concern, prayers and goodwill. Your overwhelming show of love and support is deeply cherished and speaks volumes about the enduring respect and affection we are privileged to receive from across the country and beyond.

The statement concludes that, "Let this serve as a reminder to the harbingers of fake news, that truth will always prevail. No amount of falsehood or malicious propaganda can tarnish the image of a man who has devoted his life to the service of our great nation.”