The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports describing Haruna Garba Gololo, popularly known as Garus Gololo, as a retired General in the Nigerian Army, insisting that the claim is false and misleading.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Army reacted to a publication by Sahara Reporters titled: “Retired Nigerian Army General Arrested in Abuja After Criticising Senate President Akpabio Over 2027 Comments.”
According to the Nigerian Army, Haruna Garba Gololo is neither a retired officer nor a General in the Nigerian Army, contrary to the description contained in the report.
“The Nigerian Army wishes to categorically state that Mr Haruna Garba Gololo is neither a retired officer nor a General in the Nigerian Army,” the statement read.
The Army noted that portraying the individual as a retired General was capable of creating a wrong impression among members of the public and undermining public trust in national institutions.
It further urged media organizations to exercise professionalism and due diligence in reporting matters concerning the Armed Forces and other sensitive national institutions.
“Accordingly, the portrayal of the individual as a retired General of the Nigerian Army is false, misleading, and capable of creating wrong impressions in the minds of the public,” the statement added.
The Army also called on relevant media platforms to correct the alleged misrepresentation to prevent the spread of misinformation.
While reaffirming its commitment to professionalism, transparency, and the defence of Nigeria’s territorial integrity, the Nigerian Army urged the public to disregard the attribution linking Gololo to the military institution.
