The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) of the Nigerian navy has dismissed stories linking the cancellation of Nigeria’s sixty fifth Independence Day parade to an alleged coup.
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) described the claims as false, deceptive, and meant to create pointless stress amongst Nigerians.
The clarification was conveyed in a press release on Saturday by Brigadier Normal Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Info.
The navy defined that the parade was cancelled to permit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to attend a strategic bilateral assembly overseas, whereas additionally enabling members of the Armed Forces to pay attention absolutely on ongoing operations towards terrorism, insurgency, and banditry.
“The eye of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has been drawn to a false and deceptive report by an internet publication insinuating that the cancellation of actions marking Nigeria’s sixty fifth Independence Anniversary was linked to an alleged tried navy coup,” the assertion learn partly.
It added, “The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) needs to categorically state that the claims by the stated publication are fully false, malicious, and meant to trigger pointless stress and mistrust among the many populace.
“The choice relating to the cancellation of the sixty fifth independence anniversary parade was to permit Mr President to attend a strategic bilateral assembly outdoors the nation and for members of the AFN to maintain the momentum on the battle towards terrorism, insurgency and banditry.”
The assertion additionally addressed circulating references to sixteen officers who’re at present underneath investigation for alleged skilled misconduct.
The assertion reaffirmed the armed forces’ unwavering loyalty to the Structure and the Federal Authorities. It additional emphasised that each the federal government and its safety businesses stay absolutely dedicated to making sure nationwide safety, sustaining public order, and strengthening democratic governance throughout the nation.
