The Catholic Cathedral Diocese Sokoto has denied reports of an attack on Bishop Kukah residence in Sokoto.
It said the report was fabricated and misleading with the intention to cause disaffection among people in Sokoto.
This was contained in a press statement issued and made available to newsmen in Sokoto by Rev Father Pascal Salihu, Director of Communications, Sokoto Diocese.
The statement further said that the report of the attack was false and that all facilities are safe and operational.
It sated the importance of verifying news to prevent the spread of misinformation
The statement reads: “Our attention has been drawn to a misleading and false video currently circulating online with the caption: ‘Breaking!!! Bishop Kukah’s house, Cathedral and 1 Billion Naira Catholic Pastoral Centre set ablaze by Islamists in Sokoto.’
“We wish to inform the general public that this information is totally false.
“The Bishop’s residence, the Cathedral, and the Catholic Pastoral Centre in Sokoto remain safe, intact and fully operational.
“This video started circulating in the wake of the brutal murder of Deborah Yakubu, a student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, in Sokoto, May 2022. This is the work of persons committed to causing havoc in our society.
“The Bishop expresses gratitude to the military and state security agencies who responded immediately when the video started circulating.
“Sokoto remains calm and peaceful.
“The Bishop extends his warm greetings and goodwill to all the faithful and people of goodwill and wishes everyone a joyful and grace-filled Easter holiday.”
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