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Nigerian Military Refutes Allegations of Coup Conspiracy
Nigerian Military Refutes Allegations of Coup Conspiracy
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During its history of independence, which Nigeria gained in 1960, the country has experienced at least five military coups (the last of which occurred in 1993)... 27.02.2024, Sputnik Africa
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The Nigerian Army has vehemently refuted allegations of a coup plot, according to its post on X published last Sunday.This came after US-based outlet Sahara Reporters published an article implying that the Presidential Guard, which provides security for the president, was on high alert because of suspected coup activities. The army called the piece "malicious and unfounded."The report also claimed that an urgent meeting was held with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu.The Army explained that the Guard Brigade is always in a state of heightened combat readiness due to the fact that its duties include the protection of the President and, by extension, the capital and its surroundings.The Defense Headquarters (DHQ) also urged the public to disregard the "figment of imagination of the publisher."Moreover, the DHQ called on the relevant security agencies to promptly take the necessary measures against Sahara Reporters for their "unpatriotic" behavior.Earlier this month, President Tinubu instructed the armed forces to safeguard Nigeria's territorial integrity against any threat and commended them for their dedication and selflessness to the nation.
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Nigerian Military Refutes Allegations of Coup Conspiracy
10:54 27.02.2024 (Updated: 11:16 27.02.2024) Christina Glazkova
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During its history of independence, which Nigeria gained in 1960, the country has experienced at least five military coups (the last of which occurred in 1993) and several attempted coups.
The Nigerian Army has vehemently refuted allegations of a coup plot, according to its
post on X published last Sunday.
"The Defense Headquarters wishes to categorically state that the allegation is totally false," the post read.
This came after US-based outlet Sahara Reporters published an article implying that the Presidential Guard, which provides security for the president, was on high alert because of suspected
coup activities. The army called the piece "malicious and unfounded."
The report also claimed that an urgent meeting was held with Nigerian President
Bola Tinubu.
The Army explained that the Guard Brigade is always in a state of heightened combat readiness due to the fact that its duties include the protection of the President and, by extension, the capital and its surroundings.
The Defense Headquarters (DHQ) also urged the public to disregard the "figment of imagination of the publisher."
Moreover, the DHQ called on the relevant security agencies to promptly take the necessary measures against Sahara Reporters for their "unpatriotic" behavior.
"Meanwhile, the Defense Headquarters will seek legal redress on the issue, which has the ulterior motive of creating unnecessary tension in the country," the statement concluded.
Earlier this month, President
Tinubu instructed the armed forces to safeguard Nigeria's territorial integrity against any threat and commended them for their dedication and selflessness to the nation.
