The Nigerian Army has said anyone who “deliberately spreads fake news that aims to undermine national security” will be prosecuted.
The position was contained in a statement by the Nigerian Army on Saturday, where it expressed displeasure with “the myriads of photos and video clips being recklessly distributed on various social media platforms”.
The Army warned individuals and groups to desist from disseminating “fake videos” depicting alleged attacks by Boko Haram on military locations.
According to the statement, the Nigerian Army will file cases against those found culpable regarding fake news dissemination.
The statement read: “The NA has continued to observe with great dismay the myriads of photos and video clips being recklessly distributed on various social media platforms by different caliber of persons. It is indeed shocking to see how these well doctored propaganda…
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