The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has vehemently denied claims circulating online alleging a potential coup plot and the subsequent high alert of the Presidential Guards Brigade.
In a statement released yesterday, February 26, 2024, and signed by acting Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the DHQ condemned the “malicious and unfounded” article published by Sahara Reporters on February 25th.
The article, the DHQ claimed, made various unsubstantiated allegations, including the Guards Brigade being placed on high alert due to “suspicious movements,” leading to concerns of a coup, and prompting an emergency meeting involving President Bola Tinubu, the Chief of Staff, and the Brigade Commander.
The statement emphasized that the Guards Brigade, by law, is entrusted with safeguarding the seat of power, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and its surrounding areas.
Therefore, it “has always been on high alert” to fulfill its mandated responsibilities effectively.
Condemning the “unsubstantiated assertion” and labeling it a mere “figment of imagination,” the DHQ urged the public to disregard the information entirely.
Furthermore, the DHQ called on relevant security agencies to take appropriate action against Sahara Reporters for their “unpatriotic action.”
Additionally, the DHQ reserved the right to pursue legal redress against the publication for its actions deemed capable of inciting unnecessary national tension.
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