The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has strongly rejected allegations that the Nigerian military is acting against democratic institutions. In an official statement released in Abuja, the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, described such accusations as baseless and deceptive.
Gusau emphasized that the armed forces remain wholly dedicated to the Constitution and civilian governance. He clarified that all military operations across Nigeria are conducted under lawful orders and aim solely to bolster national security.
“The Nigerian Armed Forces are loyal to the Constitution and the democratic structures of the nation. Any insinuation that the military is eroding democratic authority is false, misleading, and without foundation,” the statement read.
The DHQ urged citizens to dismiss misinformation that could cause undue alarm, reaffirming the military’s pledge to defend the country’s territorial integrity while upholding democratic values.