The Nigerian army has vehemently denied claims of a coup plot. The Defence Headquarters labelled the reports false, urging the public to disregard them.
This came after an online news platform suggested that the Presidential Guard, tasked with the president’s protection, was on alert due to coup suspicions.
The report alleged that emergency meetings had been held with the Nigerian president.
In response to the article, DHQ said its full commitment was protecting and sustaining democracy in Nigeria.
Nigeria is currently suffering a punishing economic crisis, with some warning that the country is at a tipping point.
