The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has strongly refuted an online report linking the cancellation of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary activities to an attempted coup.
In a statement on Saturday, the Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, dismissed the report as “false and malicious.”
He called the story—which also “made baseless references” to an ongoing investigation of 16 army officers—a deliberate attempt to sow fear and distrust among citizens.
Gusau stressed that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has never mentioned or alluded to a coup attempt.
He clarified that the independence parade was actually postponed because President Bola Tinubu needed to attend a strategic bilateral meeting outside the country.
He also said it was to allow troops sustain ongoing counter-terrorism and anti-banditry operations nationwide.
According to Gusau, the investigation of the 16 officers was a routine internal process aimed at upholding discipline and professionalism within the ranks.
He promised that the outcome would be made public in due course.
“The DHQ urges Nigerians to disregard the false publication and continue to support the security forces in their efforts to protect lives and maintain peace.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria remains firmly loyal to the constitution and the Federal Government under the leadership of the Commander-in-Chief, President Bola Tinubu,” he said.
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