The Armed of Nigeria has reaffirmed its loyalty to the constitution and the federal government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
This followed rumours circulating on social media and publication by an online medium that top military officers have been arrested by Defence Intelligence Agency for planning to overthrow the administrator of President Tinubu.
A statement Saturday by Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, described the publication as “entirely false, malicious, and intended to cause unnecessary tension and distrust among the populace.”
Gusau said insinuating that the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was linked to an alleged attempted military coup is false and misleading.
According to him, “the report also made spurious references to the recent DHQ press release announcing the arrest of sixteen officers currently under investigation for professional misconduct.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) wishes to categorically state that the claims by the said publication are entirely false, malicious, and intended to cause unnecessary tension and distrust among the populace.
“The decision regarding the cancellellation of 65th independence anniversary parade was to allow Mr President attend a strategic bilateral meeting outside the country and for members of the AFN to sustain the momentum on the fight against terrorism, insurgency and banditry.”
He assured Nigerians that the ongoing investigation involving the sixteen officers is a routine internal process aimed at ensuring discipline and professionalism is maintained within the ranks.
“An investigative panel has been duly constituted, and its findings would be made public,” he said.
He called on all peace loving citizens to continue to provide necessary support to the security agents.
“The FG, the legislature and the judiciary are working closely for the safety, development and well being of the nation. Democracy is forever.,” he said.
He further urged members of the public to disregard the falsehood being circulated by the purveyors of misinformation and enemies of our nation.
