The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that the military high command has not appointed an acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Taoreed Lagbaja
The military high command confirmed this development in a statement by the acting director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Monday in Abuja
Speaking further, the defence spokesman warned those advocating for a military takeover to be aware that such actions were treasonable under the Constitution. …CONTINUE READING
On Monday, October 21, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced that no appointment as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) exists within the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
This is contained in a statement by the acting director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Monday in Abuja.
He added that the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, had only spoken with the COAS a few minutes ago.
According to him, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, is currently on a well-deserved rest as part of his 2024 annual leave.
Gusau clarified that Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Ibrahim, the Chief of Policy and Plans, was providing routine briefs to the COAS in accordance with standard military procedures.
“The DHQ urges individuals spreading unfounded rumours to desist from doing so immediately. The COAS is hale and hearty and will soon resume normal duties at the end of his leave.
“Media organisations are advised to verify information with the appropriate authorities before releasing fake news to the public,” he said. Calls for military coup treasonable
Speaking further, the defence spokesman warned those advocating for a military takeover to be aware that such actions were treasonable under the Constitution.
