Bashir Ahmad Debunks Rumors Of Nnamdi Kanu Converting Sokoto Prison Wardens

Former media aide to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, on Friday dismissed reports claiming that Nnamdi Kanu, the imprisoned leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), had “converted” two wardens at the Sokoto Custodial Centre to embrace anti-government sentiment.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Ahmad labelled the story as baseless, describing it as “absurd” and unworthy of circulation.

The claims circulating on social media alleged that Kanu had influenced the wardens to “hate Nigeria,” prompting both officers to resign. These reports, which first appeared on Facebook, lacked any verifiable sources or supporting evidence.

Reacting on , Ahmad expressed frustration over the spread of the false narrative and criticised IPOB supporters for propagating it.

He wrote, “I just came across one of the most ridiculous posts on Facebook, claiming that Nnamdi Kanu converted two prison wardens in Sokoto Prison to join him in hating Nigeria, and that they even resigned. His followers are sharing this nonsense without any logic or evidence.”