Fake News: Army Caution Citizens On Wrong Use of Social Media

By Ajogwu Jerry

Authorities of the Nigerian Army has urged citizens to be wary of peddlers of fake news thriving on the social media.

This was contained in an address by the Army Spokesman, Brig Gen Sani Kuksheka Usman at the opening ceremony of the Directorate of Army Public Relations (DAPR) and Nigerian Army School of Public Relations (NASPRI) holding in Lagos state.

According to the image maker:

“Fake news is a misconception and misrepresentation of issues as it affect our operations and other military activities when not properly addressed, it hampers our operational activities and demoralize our troops.

“Therefore there is need to engage the public by telling our story rightly.  The DAPR is also mindful of the risks associated with fake news hence the need to set aside this training period to help our personnel understand how to liaise with the media and present the true situation of event as they occur,” he said.

The theme of the week long event is titled “Fake News a Threat to National Security: The Way Forward” with Major General MS Yusuf, General Officer Commanding 81 Division Nigerian Army as the Special Guest of Honour.