The Defence Headquarters, DHQ says the article published online by the Sahara Reporters, claiming that the Guards Brigade has been put on high alert following unusual movements, leading to suspicion of a coup plot in Nigeria, is totally false.
A statement by DHQ spokesperson, Brigadier-General Tukur Gusau says for the avoidance of doubt, the Guards Brigade has been statutorily assigned the responsibility of protecting the seat of power, The Presidency and by extension the Federal Capital Territory and its environs. Hence, it is to be noted that the Guards Brigade has always been on high alert in order to effectively executive its assigned tasks.
THe statement adds that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa had in various fora reiterated the unalloyed commitment of members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to the protection and sustenance of democracy in Nigeria. Therefore, the Defence Headquarters strongly condemn this unsubstantiated assertion which is just a figment of imagination of the publisher and enjoins members of the public to disregard it.
Furthermore, the Defence Headquarters calls on relavant security agencies to immediately take appropriate action against the Sahara Reporters for the unpatriotic action.
Meanwhile, the Defence Headquarters adds that it will seek legal redress on the issue which has the ulterior motive of creating unnecessary tension in the country.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
