The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that the military never received any coup request from any individual or group.
The DHQ stated this in a statement issued on Sunday while reacting to social media reports that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) received request to effect change of leadership in the country.
The statement which was signed by the Director Defence Information, Brigagier General Tukur Gusau, reiterated that the AFN never made such declaration at any time to anyone or any group.
It said, ”We believe this statement came from those who do not wish the nation well, adding, ”It is surely the wicked imagination of a few who are not happy with the progress and well-being of our dear country”.
It added, ”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”.
The statement urged those peddling such falsehood to desist from it 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”, it stated.
