Defence Headquarters debunks report warning Soldiers against coup

By Samantha Allen

Published: November 14, 2021 | 7:37 PM GMT

The Defence Headquarters says its attention has been drawn to a misleading publication by an online newspaper Naija News House on Nigeria military warning politicians and officers against a coup which it credited to Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu- the Army Spokesman.

The Acting Director Defence Media Operations, Brigadier General Bernard Onyeuko said that; “The online newspaper manipulated with the intent of disinformation a previous message released in May 2021 by the then Director Defence Information who is the current Army spokesperson.

“The publication is a handiwork of mischief makers and enemies of the state.

It is a deliberate and calculated attempt to mislead the general public aimed at causing disharmony in the polity.

“It is a malicious attempt to bring the military to disrepute.

It is obvious that the online newspaper has its own sinister intention to cause confusion.

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According to him, the Military High Command hereby warns all mischief-makers and their proxies not to draw the military into their engagements.

“The Armed Forces of Nigeria remains apolitical and would not hesitate to deal decisively with any person or group of persons that want to tarnish its image or draw it into partisan politics.

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The Armed Forces of Nigeria restated its loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR and also swore to defend the nation’s democracy as well the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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Defence Headquarters debunks report warning Soldiers against coup

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.