Nigerian military begins probe into alleged coup plot to remove Tinubu

The military authorities have disclosed that it has constituted an investigative panel to investigate the twenty officers alleged to have been involved in an attempted coup to oust President Bola Tinubu.

Penpushing reports that a statement by the Director Information Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, was silent on the authenticity of the alleged coup plot arguing that the claims by a publication in regards the alleged coup plot are entirely false and mischievous

The statement which was the first official reaction by the Defence Headquarters said the interrogation of the said officers is a routine internal process aimed at ensuring discipline and professionalism is maintained within the ranks.

Penpushing further reports that Gusau added that the cancellation of some ceremonies to mark this year’s Independence Anniversary is not linked to the alleged coup, however, disclosed that the finding of the panel would be made public.

The Director Defence Information, stated that the decision to cancel the Independence Day parade was to allow President Tinubu attend a strategic bilateral meeting outside the country and for members of the AFN to sustain the momentum on the fight against terrorism, insurgency and banditry.

“The Armed Forces of Nigeria wishes to categorically state that the claims by the said publication are entirely false and mischievous. The cancellation was purely administrative and has nothing to do with any alleged coup attempt’, he wrote

Penpushing also reports that the statement urged Nigerians to disregard what it called falsehoods peddled by enemies of the nation, reaffirming the loyalty of the Armed Forces to the Constitution and the Nigerian Government under the leadership of President Tinubu.

‘The attention of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has been drawn to a false and misleading report by an online publication insinuating that the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was linked to an alleged attempted military coup’, it stated.

‘The report also made spurious references to the recent DHQ press release announcing the arrest of sixteen officers currently under investigation for professional misconduct’, the statement reads.

‘The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) wishes to categorically state that the claims by the said publication are entirely false, malicious, and intended to cause unnecessary tension and distrust among the populace’.

‘The decision regarding the cancellellation of 65th independence anniversary parade was to allow Mr President attend a strategic bilateral meeting outside the country and for members of the AFN to sustain the momentum on the fight against terrorism, insurgency and banditry’.

‘Furthermore, the DHQ wishes to reassure Nigerians that the ongoing investigation involving the sixteen officers is a routine internal process aimed at ensuring discipline and professionalism is maintained within the ranks. An investigative panel has been duly constituted, and its findings would be made public’.

‘The DHQ calls on all peace-loving citizens to continue to provide necessary support to the security agents. The FG, the legislature and the judiciary are working closely for the safety, development and well-being of the nation. Democracy is forever.

‘The DHQ urges members of the public to disregard the falsehood being circulated by the purveyors of misinformation and enemies of our nation. The Armed Forces of Nigeria remains firmly loyal to the Constitution and the Federal government under the leadership of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR’.

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