Defense Headquarters Debunk False, Unfounded Rumours About Coup Plot

Per Second News----The Defence Headquarters on Wednesday debunked unfounded rumours of of a coup plot and urged Nigerians not to panic, as there was no such attempt.

It would be recalled that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, recently warned officers and soldiers of the army not fraternise with politicians.

The Director, Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, said "I want to tell you, on behalf of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, that nobody should be afraid of any coup.

“The armed forces are totally loyal to the Commander-In-Chief and are in complete subordination to civil authorities.

“We are out there administering our troops to remain focus and be conscious of oath of allegiance that we have taken and are guided by the constitution of this country at all levels of command.

“I want to reassure the general public that there is nothing like that (coup) and nothing like that will ever be supported, will ever be encouraged.

“And should there be a sign of anything like that, there are extant and guiding rules and regulations which we normally follow.

“We (military) are not different from what is happening all over the world, our armed forces, the present crop of officers and soldiers are in tune with the best international practices of governance and that is democracy.’’