Nigeria’s former Army Chief, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya (rtd), has strongly denied any involvement in terrorism financing, describing the allegations as false, malicious, and defamatory.
A statement issued on his behalf stressed that the claims contradict Yahaya’s “impeccable service record, professional integrity, modest lifestyle, and lifelong commitment” to defending Nigeria.
The statement added that the retired general “unequivocally rejects and repudiates any attempt to associate him with terrorism or related activities” and demanded that Major General Danjuma Ali-Keffi (rtd), Sahara Reporters, and other parties spreading the claims immediately retract their statements, correct the misinformation, and halt further dissemination.
It further warned that “failure to comply will leave us with no option but to pursue appropriate legal action to protect the name, honour, and reputation of Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya (rtd) in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”.
The statement emphasized that at no point during General Yahaya’s distinguished military career, nor before or after his tenure as Chief of Army Staff, did he have any direct or indirect association with individuals or entities involved in terrorism financing or activities that threaten Nigeria’s national security.
It added that Nigeria’s fight against terrorism requires responsibility, patriotism, and truth, not “malicious propaganda driven by personal grudges against those who have devoted their lives to protecting the nation.”
“Regrettably, Major General Danjuma Ali-Keffi appears to be pursuing a personal vendetta, seeking to tarnish General Yahaya’s impeccable reputation based on disciplinary actions lawfully taken during his service. The publications are therefore malicious and entirely without factual foundation”, the statement concluded.
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