Retired Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, former Chief of Army Staff, has launched legal action to defend his reputation against allegations linking him to terrorism financing, a close associate revealed on Wednesday.
The disclosure came in a statement by retired Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, a former Army spokesman, who said the allegations were made by retired Maj.-Gen. Danjuma Ali-Keffi during a broadcast interview. The claims prompted Yahaya to act swiftly to clear his name.
According to Usman, Yahaya, through his legal team led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria Mohammed Ndayako, served formal demand notices to the individuals and media outlets involved. The notices, dated December 17, 2025, gave recipients 72 hours to retract the allegations, issue unreserved public apologies, and cease further discussion or publication of the claims.
“Non-compliance will trigger legal proceedings,” the notices warned, highlighting the seriousness of the matter.
Usman emphasised the broader implications of spreading unverified claims. “False and malicious allegations of this nature are dangerous and capable of undermining public trust in our national institutions and those who have served the nation with distinction,” the statement read.
He added that Yahaya’s legal action is not only a defense of personal honour but also a stand for professionalism, truth, and accountability. “Malicious falsehoods will not go unchallenged,” Usman quoted Yahaya as saying.
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