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Did Tukur Mamu Name Terrorists’ Sponsors?

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A post alleging that the Abuja-Kaduna train attack negotiator, Tukur Mamu, has named a former National Security Adviser (NSA), General Aliyu Gusau, and a former Sokoto State Governor, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa, members of a syndicate sponsoring terrorism in Northern Nigeria has gone viral.

The post which quoted the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as the source of the story was posted on Facebook and other platforms. It had generated several comments and was shared over 100 times on Facebook alone as of the time of filing this report.

The now-viral post claiming that Mamu made the revelation during his interrogation by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) was also published by several blogs and online media outlets. *The claim is FALSE.

The Findings:

In verifying the claim, a Senior Editor with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said the story did not emanate from the agency. A double check on NAN’s platform also showed that it was not posted there.

Similarly the spokesperson for the DSS, Peter Afunanya, only said the outcome of the investigation it carried out on Tukur Mamu was mind-boggling. He did not disclose any names as claimed in the Facebook post.

It should also be noted that no reputable media platforms carried the story, either online or in print.

Conclusion: 

The claim that Tukur Mamu mentioned former NSA, Gen. Aliyu Gusau, and ex-governor, Alh. Attahiru Bafarawa as sponsor of terrorism is false.

 

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📰 Ep.117–WABMA Fake News Debunker;

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💥 Did U.S. Military Forces Arrive in Nigeria in February 2026, and are the claims in viral video true?

A video circulating online sparked major reactions, with many believing the United States had deployed troops for combat operations in Nigeria. But what’s the real story? —

Let’s look at the facts.👇
https://youtu.be/anlCJiDQx0E
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✴️ Ep.116– Does Viral Video Show a Market Between Congo and Gabon Where Parents Sell Their Children?

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A viral video claims to show a “child market” between Congo and Gabon where parents allegedly sell their children. But is this true?

In this episode of WABMA Fake News Debunker (Ep. 116), we carefully examine the footage, verify available evidence, and separate fact from fiction.

🔍 What we investigated:

  • The viral video and its visual details
  • Reports from credible international media
  • Data from global child-protection organizations
  • Any evidence of a “child market” in the Congo–Gabon region

Our Verdict: FALSE
There is no verified evidence that such a market exists. The viral video does not prove child trafficking and has been shared without proper context.

⚠️ Why this matters:
Misinformation like this spreads fear, reinforces harmful stereotypes, and distracts from real child protection issues.


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✴️ Ep.116–WABMA Fake News Debunker;

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✴️ Ep.116–WABMA Fake News Debunker;

💥 Does Viral Video Show a Market Between Congo and Gabon Where Parents Sell Their Children?

A viral video claims to show a “child market” between Congo and Gabon where parents allegedly sell their children. But is this true? —

Let’s look at the facts. 👀
👇
https://youtu.be/3Qfny74QhC0

🙏Pls. Watch, like & subscribe to our channel! WABMA, in collaboration with media professionals, continues the fight against fake news and misinformation across social and traditional media.

FMI: Visit our website for more verified insights: projectfactchecknigeria.org
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