Military dismisses fake AI video of CDS, Army chief

The Nigerian military has issued a strong denial of a fabricated video circulating on social media, which falsely portrays the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and in some versions, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) described the video as misleading and digitally manipulated, emphasizing that it does not represent any official communication or stance from either military chief.

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The Defence Headquarters has observed the circulation of a fabricated video on social media platforms falsely portraying the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa and in some instances attempting to misrepresent the person featured as the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede.

In a statement released by Major General Samaila Uba, the Director of Defence Information, the DHQ urged the public to disregard the video entirely. Preliminary assessments indicated clear signs of artificial intelligence-driven manipulation, suggesting a deliberate attempt to misinform the public and sow confusion about the Armed Forces of Nigeria's leadership and activities.

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The video is false, misleading and does not represent any official communication, position, statement or engagement involving either the Chief of Defence Staff or the Chief of Army Staff.

The military expressed significant concern over the increasing use of digital technologies and social media platforms to create deceptive content targeting senior military officials. Such actions, the DHQ warned, not only spread misinformation but also pose a threat to public trust and national security efforts. The statement cautioned social media influencers, bloggers, and content creators against amplifying unverified military-related content.

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Members of the public are advised to disregard the video in its entirety, as it did not originate from any official military source.