The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied reports in certain quarters suggesting the Nigerian Military received a request to stage a coup against the democratic government in the country.
DHQ in a statement on Sunday signed by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau clarified that the Armed Forces of Nigeria did not receive any request to effect a change in the country’s political leadership.
He added that those spreading such reports are people who don’t wish the country well.
Additionally, the DHQ spokesperson pledged the allegiance of the Nigerian Military to President Bola Tinubu and urged members of the public to ignore the falsehoods being peddled as the military is committed to strengthening democracy in Nigeria.
The statement reads: “The Defence Headquarters is concerned about a false and disturbing social media reports twisted to state that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) received a request to effect change of leadership in the country.
“We want to use this opportunity to reiterate that the AFN never received nor made such declaration at any time to anyone or any group. We believe this statement came from those who do not wish the nation well. It is surely the wicked imagination of a few who are not happy with the progress and well-being of our dear country.
“The AFN is very comfortable with democracy and remain loyal to the President, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. The military is always willing and ready to defend the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“We urge those peddling such falsehood to desist from such or face the law. The Military and indeed other security agencies are on the look out for these agents of doom. We must all all join hands to strengthen our democracy.”
