The Nigerian Army has dismissed viral claims of an attack on the residence of Bishop Matthew Kukah and the Sokoto Catholic Cathedral, warning of misinformation risks amid heightened holiday sensitivities.
In a statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations for 8 Division and Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, military authorities clarified that no such incident occurred, describing the circulating reports as false and misleading.
The Army said the claims, which spread on social media, alleged an armed attack targeting the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto and a key religious site, an assertion now officially refuted.
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According to the statement, Bishop Matthew Kukah remains safe and is actively carrying out Easter obligations without disruption, while the Sokoto Catholic Cathedral continues normal activities.
The Division noted that security across Sokoto State remains stable, with no breach recorded in relation to the claims.
Authorities emphasised that existing security arrangements, implemented in collaboration with other agencies, are designed to ensure a peaceful Easter period across the state and its wider area of responsibility.
The rapid rebuttal underscores a growing operational priority: countering misinformation capable of triggering panic, sectarian tension, or diversion of security resources.
Security agencies are expected to sustain monitoring of information flows alongside ground operations, particularly during high-sensitivity periods such as Easter.
Residents are likely to be urged to rely on verified sources as authorities continue efforts to prevent false narratives from shaping public perception or security responses.