The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has debunked rumours of the arrest of 16 Nigerian Military officers over an alleged deliberate coup to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
DAILY POST recollects a web-based publication alleging that 16 military officers have been arrested for plotting a coup towards the President.
Nonetheless, Brigadier Basic Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Info, Abuja, in an announcement on Sunday stated: “The eye of the Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has been drawn to a false and deceptive report by a web-based publication insinuating that the cancellation of actions marking Nigeria’s sixty fifth Independence Anniversary was linked to an alleged tried navy coup.
“The report additionally made spurious references to the latest DHQ press launch asserting the arrest of sixteen officers at the moment below investigation for skilled misconduct.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria, AFN, needs to categorically state that the claims by the stated publication are solely false, malicious, and supposed to trigger pointless pressure and mistrust among the many populace.”
The assertion stated the choice relating to the cancellation of the sixty fifth Independence Anniversary parade was to permit the President to attend a strategic bilateral assembly exterior the nation and to allow members of the AFN maintain the momentum within the battle towards terrorism, insurgency, and banditry.
The DHQ added that the continued investigation involving the sixteen officers is a routine inner course of geared toward guaranteeing that self-discipline and professionalism are maintained throughout the ranks.
“An investigative panel has been duly constituted, and its findings can be made public.
“The DHQ calls on all peace-loving residents to proceed to offer needed help to the safety brokers,” it stated.
It additional famous that the Federal Authorities, the legislature, and the judiciary are working intently for the security, improvement, and well-being of the nation, affirming that democracy is without end.
The DHQ urged members of the general public to ignore the falsehood being circulated by purveyors of misinformation and enemies of the nation, stressing that the Armed Forces of Nigeria stay 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.
