The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has strongly denied a malicious online report that claimed the cancellation of activities for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was related to an “attempted coup.”
In a statement released on Saturday, the Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, dismissed the report, stating it also made baseless references to the ongoing investigation of 16 army officers.
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Brig.-Gen. Gusau clarified that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) had never at any time mentioned or alluded to a coup attempt, and labeled the story as a deliberate attempt to incite fear and distrust among citizens.
He offered two key reasons for shelving the Independence Anniversary parade:
- To enable President Bola Tinubu to attend a strategic bilateral meeting outside the country.
- To allow troops to sustain ongoing counter-terrorism and anti-banditry operations nationwide.
Regarding the 16 officers, Gusau explained that their investigation is a routine internal process focused on upholding professionalism and discipline, and he promised that the outcome would be made public in due course.
The DHQ concluded by urging citizens to “disregard the false publication and continue to support the security forces” in their efforts to protect the nation.
He reaffirmed the military’s constitutional commitment, saying, “The Armed Forces of Nigeria remains firmly loyal to the constitution and the Federal Government under the leadership of the Commander-in-Chief, President Bola Tinubu,” he said.
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