- No Attack on Kukah, Sokoto Cathedral – Army, Diocese Clarify
- Assured residents that both the bishop’s residence and the cathedral remain safe
- According to the Diocese’s Director of Communications, Pascal Salifu, the video linked to the claim began circulating after the 2022 killing of Deborah Yakubu
The Nigerian Army, 8 Division, Sokoto, has dismissed a viral social media report alleging an attack on the residence of Matthew Kukah and the Sokoto Catholic Cathedral.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement issued by Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, the military described the report circulating on Facebook as misleading and unfounded.
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“The post falsely reported an armed attack on the residence of Bishop Matthew Kukah… as well as the Sokoto Catholic Cathedral. We categorically debunk these claims as there was no such attack in Sokoto State,” the statement said.
The Army assured residents that both the bishop’s residence and the cathedral remain safe, noting that Kukah is actively carrying out his Easter engagements without disruption.
It further stated that adequate security measures have been put in place to ensure a peaceful Easter celebration across the state, reaffirming its collaboration with other security agencies to safeguard lives and property.
In a related response, the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto also dismissed the report, describing it as false and misleading.
According to the Diocese’s Director of Communications, Pascal Salifu, the video linked to the claim began circulating after the 2022 killing of Deborah Yakubu and has no connection to any recent incident.
“The information is totally false. The Bishop’s residence, the Cathedral, and the Catholic Pastoral Centre in Sokoto remain safe, intact and fully operational,” the statement added.
The Diocese also extended Easter goodwill messages to residents and appreciated the swift response of the military and other security agencies in addressing the misinformation.
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