{"id":114737,"date":"2024-10-21T12:31:54","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T11:31:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=114737"},"modified":"2024-10-21T12:31:54","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T11:31:54","slug":"armed-forces-we-are-loyal-to-tinubu-calls-for-military-coup-treasonable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/armed-forces-we-are-loyal-to-tinubu-calls-for-military-coup-treasonable\/","title":{"rendered":"Armed Forces: We are loyal to Tinubu, calls for military coup treasonable"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) wishes to clarify that it has not announced the appointment of any senior officer as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), contrary to speculation by certain media outlets. For the record, no such appointment exists within the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN).<\/span>

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, is currently on a well-deserved rest as part of his 2024 annual leave. The AFN is professionally managed and all the Service Chiefs are performing their duties as stipulated in the Constitution of the FGN. Major General Abdulsalam Bagudu Ibrahim, the Chief of Policy and Plans, is providing routine briefs to the COAS in accordance with standard military procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n

\nThe 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.<\/p>\n

Media organizations are advised to verify information with the appropriate authorities before releasing fake news to the public. The CDS had only spoken with the COAS a few minutes ago.<\/p>\n

Additionally, those advocating for a military takeover, as seen in a viral video, should be aware that such actions are treasonable under the Constitution.
\nThe AFN is steadfastly committed to the preservation and advancement of our democracy and are loyal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s administration. The military remains focused on achieving its statutory responsibilities of protecting the nation\u2019s integrity.<\/p>\n

The relative peace being enjoyed today is a direct result of the President\u2019s support for the military and the dedication of the AFN leadership.<\/p>\n

To this end, the AFN and relevant security agencies have been mandated to take necessary action against any individual or group advocating for unconstitutional changes in the country. The CDS appreciates Nigerians for their support and prayers. Victory is assured.<\/p><\/div>\n

\nSigned<\/div>\n
\nTUKUR GUSAU
\nBrigadier General
\nDirector Defence Information<\/div>\n
\n21 October 2024<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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