Chuks Oyema-Aziken
As the general elections draw near, the Armed Forces of Nigeria on Saturday warned that anyone who engages in fabricating and spreading unfounded misinformation will be invited by the appropriate law enforcement agencies to substantiate their claims.
The warning by the Armed forces of Nigeria came as former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode in a tweet alleged that some military officers met with a Presidential candidate with the aim of disrupting the general elections.
Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the Acting Director Defence Information, Defence Headquarters, in a press release described those making the allegations as “unscrupulous elements”.
According to the Ag. DDI “The Armed Forces of Nigeria is disheartened that even politically exposed persons can denigrate themselves into joining agents of destabilisation and violence in making false claims just to heighten tension in the polity.
“It needs to be stated that the Armed Forces of Nigeria is a professional military that is loyal to the constitution of the Federal Republic and will never be part of any evil plot against our democracy. Besides, the Military remains apolitical and neutral in the current political process and will not engage in the alleged shenanigans. The Armed Forces of Nigeria will never be part of any ignoble plot to truncate our hard-earned democracy.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria hereby warn that those who engage in fabricating and spreading unfounded misinformation will be invited by the appropriate law enforcement agencies to substantiate their claims.
“The general public is advised to disregard such information and go about their normal activities.”
