Social Media Crucial In Tackling Terrorism In Nigeria -HQNigerianArmy | Sahara Reporters Director, Civil-Military Affairs, Maj. Gen. Usman Muhammad, stated this at a one-day interactive session in Akure, Ondo State. READ MORE:
According to Muhammad, the social media was an important platform for the dissemination of information, therefore efforts must be made for it not to be used wrongly by criminal elements, who could spread false items.
“But if wrong information or fake news are shared on the social media, this has the tendency to undermine the security of the country.
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