The Defence Headquarters has dispelled stories that it appointed a senior officer because the performing Well-known of Military Personnel.
The COAS, Lieutenant Normal Taoreed Lagbaja, who has been on let fall and in another country since September, fueled speculations about his fitness.
On Sunday, there have been viral stories about his demise, that have been disregarded by way of the Military Headquarters.
Amid the rumours of his demise, any other file emerged, claiming the DHQ had appointed an performing Well-known of Military Personnel.
Refuting the file in a observation on Monday, the Director of Defence Knowledge, Brigadier Normal Tukur Gusau mentioned there is not any provision for an performing Well-known of Military Personnel within the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
Disregarding any insinuation of a vacuum, Gusau clarified that the Well-known of Coverage and Plans, Primary Normal Abdulsalam Ibrahim, has been offering regimen briefs to the Well-known of Military Personnel beneath the Usual Running Procedures.
He mentioned, “Right here’s a polished model of your observation:
The Defence Headquarters needs to explain that it has no longer introduced the appointment of any senior officer as Performing Well-known of Military Personnel, opposite to hypothesis by way of sure media retailers. For the report, negative such appointment exists throughout the AFN.
“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 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 SOP.”
Gusau warned the ones in the back of the various rumours towards the Military to desist from such acts.
He mentioned, “The DHQ urges people spreading unfounded rumours to desist from doing so instantly. “
Gusau additionally discussed that the Well-known of Defence Personnel, Gen. Christopher Musa, had spoken with Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, confirming that the COAS is in excellent fitness.
He added that Lagbaja would quickly resume his tasks later finishing his let fall.
Gusau mentioned, “The COAS is hale and hearty and can quickly resume his customary tasks on the finish of his let fall.
“Media organizations are advised to verify information with the appropriate authorities before spreading fake news to the public. The CDS had spoken with the COAS just a few minutes ago.”
Gusau additionally criticised the ones calling for the army to enter the the federal government of President Bola Tinubu.
This was once in line with a viral video that includes a bunch of people lamenting the hardships beneath Tinubu’s management and urging the army to interfere.
On the other hand, Gusau emphasised that the army remainder unswerving to Tinubu’s govt and won’t disrupt his management.
He mentioned, “Moreover, the ones advocating for an army takeover, as revealed within the viral video, must remember that such movements are thought to be treason beneath the Charter.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria is steadfastly dedicated to the preservation and development of our sovereignty and stay unswerving to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s management. The army is desirous about pleasurable its statutory tasks, together with safeguarding the public’s integrity.
“The relative vacation being loved as of late is an instantaneous results of the President’s assistance for the army and the willpower of the AFN management.
“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.”