The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has dismissed as false an online report claiming that his mother died on Monday, describing the publication as misleading and inaccurate.

Ribadu clarified the situation in a statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, following an outpouring of calls and messages from sympathisers who reacted to the viral report.

The clarification came after some media platforms reported that Mamma Ribadu, described as a respected matriarch and mother of both the NSA and the Emir of Fufore in Adamawa State, Sani Ribadu, had passed away at the age of 86.

Reacting to the development, Ribadu said he was compelled to address the issue publicly to correct the misinformation and prevent further confusion.

“I have been inundated with calls and messages from friends and associates following an inaccurate online publication claiming that my mother passed away on Monday, 19 January 2026,” he said.

While appreciating the concern and goodwill expressed by those who reached out to commiserate with him, the NSA stressed that the report was entirely incorrect, noting that his mother had died many years ago.

“The publication is false and misleading. My mother of blessed memory passed away 28 years ago and therefore could not have died on Monday,” Ribadu stated.

He further explained that the individual who actually died on Monday was Hajja Mamma Sulaiman Ribadu, the wife of his late uncle, and not his biological mother as widely reported.

“The person who passed on Monday is Hajja Mamma Sulaiman Ribadu, the wife of my late uncle. May Allah SWT forgive her shortcomings, bless her soul, and grant her Aljannat Firdaus,” he said.

Ribadu expressed gratitude to friends, colleagues and well-wishers who showed support to the family during the bereavement, praying that Allah rewards them for their kindness and concern.

He also used the opportunity to caution against the spread of unverified information, stressing the need for accuracy and responsibility in reporting, especially on sensitive matters involving death and family.