By SUMAILA OGBAJE

The Nigerian Army has clarified that one Haruna Garba Gololo, also known as Garus Gololo, was not a retired General in the Army.

In a statement posted on its verified X-handle on Tuesday, the Army said a publication by an online medium wrongly identified Gololo as a “retired Nigerian Army General”.

It said that such misinformation was capable of misleading the public, adding that Gololo was neither a retired officer nor a General in its ranks.

“Such misrepresentation can create wrong impressions and undermine public trust in national institutions

“The Nigerian army wishes to categorically state that Mr Haruna Garba Gololo is neither a retired officer nor a General in the Nigerian Army,” it said.

The army urged media organisations to exercise due diligence and uphold the principles of accuracy, fairness and responsible journalism, particularly on matters concerning the Armed Forces.

It also called on relevant platforms to correct the error to prevent the spread of misinformation.

It further appealed to the public to disregard the claim and rely on verified information from credible sources, while reaffirming its commitment to professionalism, transparency and the defence of Nigeria’s territorial integrity.(NAN)