The Defence Headquarters has denied that the guards brigade has been placed on high alert due to concerns about a coup plot caused by the current economic downturn.
The guard’s brigade is in charge of protecting the state house, the federal capital territory (FCT), and its surroundings.
Tukur Gusau, acting director of defence information, said in a statement on Monday that the publication is “malicious and unfounded” because there is no plot for a military takeover.
The statement reads:
“The Defence Headquarters wishes to categorically state that the allegation is false.”
“It is to be noted that the Guards Brigade has always been on high alert to effectively execute its assigned tasks.
“The DHQ strongly condemn this unsubstantiated assertion which is just a figment of imagination of the publisher and encourages members of the public to disregard it.
“The DHQ has called on relevant security agencies to immediately take appropriate action against the publisher of the article.”
Gusau stated that the defence headquarters will “seek legal redress” against the publishers, claiming that the publication has the “ulterior motive of creating unnecessary tension” in the country.
Gusau stated that Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, has repeatedly reaffirmed the military’s commitment to protecting and sustaining democracy in Nigeria.