The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed a media report alleging an tried coup to overthrow President Bola Tinubu.
The report by a web-based medium mentioned a Brigadier Normal and different officers had been being detained by the Defence Intelligence Company (DIA) for an tried coup d’etat.
The report alleged that the cancellation of a navy match previous marking Nigeria’s sixty fifth Independence Anniversary was linked to an alleged tried navy coup scare.
The report additionally made reference to a current press launch by the DHQ saying the arrest of 16 officers at present below investigation for skilled misconduct.
The Director, Defence Info, Brigadier Normal Tukur Gusau, whereas responding to the report, mentioned the claims by the mentioned publication had been completely false, malicious, and supposed to trigger pointless rigidity and mistrust among the many populace.
He mentioned, “the choice relating to the cancellellation of sixty fifth independence anniversary parade was to permit Mr President attend a strategic bilateral assembly outdoors the nation and for members of the AFN to maintain the momentum on the battle in opposition to terrorism, insurgency and banditry.”
He reassured Nigerians that the continuing investigation involving the 16 officers was a routine inner course of aimed toward making certain self-discipline and professionalism had been maintained throughout the ranks.
“An investigative panel has been duly constituted, and its findings could be made public,” he added.
He, due to this fact, known as on residents to proceed to offer needed assist to the safety brokers.
The assertion mentioned opposite to claims by the report, “the FG, the legislature and the judiciary are working carefully for the security, improvement and effectively being of the nation. Democracy is perpetually.”
He additional urged members of the general public to ignore the report.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria stays firmly loyal to the Structure and the Federal authorities below the management of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR,” the DHQ spokesman added.
