Did Nigeria’s Former Defence Minister Resign Over “Bombing”? |WABMA Fake News Debunker | Episode 109

Did Nigeria’s former defence minister, Badaru Abubakar, resign because he could not stand the bombing of “our brothers in the forest”? Social media posts claim so — some even blame the United States and the Tinubu administration. The statements are emotional, provocative, and widely shared. But are they true? In this episode of WABMA Fake News Debunker, we examine: • The official resignation process • The origin of the viral quote • What verified records and media reports actually show • The former minister’s direct response to the claim Our findings show that the resignation was health-related, formally communicated, and publicly acknowledged — with no evidence supporting the viral narrative. This episode highlights how misattributed quotes and emotional framing are used to mislead the public. 🔍 Always verify before you share. Produced by WABMA, in collaboration with media professionals, to promote responsible journalism and counter misinformation across social and traditional media. #WABMADebunker #FactCheck #AlexOtti #FakeNewsAlert #WABMA #NigeriaPolitics #LabourParty #APC #FactCheck, #StopFakeNews, #FactCheckNigeria, #Nigeria, #KwaraState, #MediaLiteracy, #Journalism, #ResponsibleJournalism, #ReligiousTolerance, #PeaceBuilding, #CivicAwareness, #VerifyBeforeYouShare, #WABMA #WABMADebunker, #FactCheckNigeria, #StopFakeNews, #MediaLiteracy, #ResponsibleJournalism, #VerifyBeforeYouShare, #NigeriaPolitics, #Misinformation, #DigitalMedia, #CivicAwareness