DEFENCE HQTRS CAUTIONS AGENTS OF DOOM ..... Says "The military is always willing and ready to defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

"The AFN is very comfortable with democracy and remain loyal to the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR.

The Nigeria Military Command Headquarters, Abuja has issued a note of warning to persons seeking to drag the Armed Forces of Nigeria into matters especially in the social media that it has described as false and disturbing.

The Defence Headquarters, in a statement issued and signed by Brig. Gen. Tukur Gusau (Director, Defence Information) and made available to the public on Sunday, 13th August, 2023 and titled; RE: MILITARY NEVER RECEIVED ANY COUP REQUEST, stressed that "The Defence Headquarters is concerned about a false and disturbing social media reports twisted to state that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) received request to effect change of leadership in the country.

"We want to use this opportunity to reiterate that the AFN never received nor made such declaration at any time to anyone or any group. We believe this statement came from those who do not wish the nation well. It is surely the wicked imagination of a few who are not happy with the progress and well-being of our dear country. 

"The AFN is very comfortable with democracy and remain loyal to the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. The military is always willing and ready to defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

According to the Director, Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Tukur Gusau, "We urge those peddling such falsehood to desist from such or face the law.  The Military and indeed other security agencies are on the look out for these agents of doom. We must all all join hands to strengthen our democracy." He concluded.