The Defence Headquarters has dispelled studies that it appointed a senior officer because the appearing Chief of Military Workers.
The COAS, Lieutenant Common Taoreed Lagbaja, who has been on go away and in a foreign country since September, fueled speculations about his well being.
On Sunday, there have been viral studies about his demise, which have been dismissed by the Military Headquarters.
Amid the rumours of his demise, one other report emerged, claiming the DHQ had appointed an appearing Chief of Military Workers.
Refuting the report in an announcement on Monday, the Director of Defence Data, Brigadier Common Tukur Gusau stated there isn’t any provision for an appearing Chief of Military Workers within the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
Dismissing any insinuation of a vacuum, Gusau clarified that the Chief of Coverage and Plans, Main Common Abdulsalam Ibrahim, has been offering routine briefs to the Chief of Military Workers beneath the Commonplace Working Procedures.
He stated, “Right here’s a refined model of your assertion:
The Defence Headquarters needs to make clear that it has not introduced the appointment of any senior officer as Performing Chief of Military Workers, opposite to hypothesis by sure media retailers. For the file, no such appointment exists inside the AFN.
“The Chief of Military Workers, Lieutenant Common Taoreed Lagbaja, is presently on a well-deserved relaxation as a part of his 2024 annual go away. The AFN is professionally managed, and all Service Chiefs are performing their duties as stipulated within the Structure of the FGN. Main Common Abdulsalam Bagudu Ibrahim, the Chief of Coverage and Plans, is offering routine briefs to the COAS in accordance with SOP.”
Gusau warned these behind the a number of rumours in opposition to the Military to desist from such acts.
He stated, “The DHQ urges people spreading unfounded rumours to desist from doing so instantly. “
Gusau additionally talked about that the Chief of Defence Workers, Gen. Christopher Musa, had spoken with Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, confirming that the COAS is in good well being.
He added that Lagbaja would quickly resume his duties after finishing his go away.
Gusau stated, “The COAS is hale and hearty and can quickly resume his regular duties on the finish of his go away.
“Media organizations are suggested to confirm data with the suitable authorities earlier than spreading pretend information to the general public. The CDS had spoken with the COAS just some minutes in the past.”
Gusau additionally criticised these calling for the army to take over the federal government of President Bola Tinubu.
This was in response to a viral video that includes a gaggle of people lamenting the hardships beneath Tinubu’s administration and urging the army to intervene.
Nevertheless, Gusau emphasised that the army stays loyal to Tinubu’s authorities and won’t disrupt his administration.
He stated, “Moreover, these advocating for a army takeover, as seen within the viral video, needs to be conscious that such actions are thought-about treason beneath the Structure.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria is steadfastly dedicated to the preservation and development of our democracy and stay loyal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The army is concentrated on fulfilling its statutory duties, together with safeguarding the nation’s integrity.
“The relative peace being loved right this moment is a direct results of the President’s help for the army and the dedication of the AFN management.
“To this finish, the AFN and related safety companies have been mandated to take obligatory motion in opposition to any particular person or group advocating for unconstitutional modifications in the nation.”
