THE Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has debunks the death of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Christopher Musa.
The DHQ disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday signed by Director of Defence Information Tukur Gusau, a brigadier general.
The DHQ said its attention was drawn to a publication by an online newspaper alleging that Musa passed away on Monday, November 20.
“Contrary to recent false publication on @BusinessDayNg by one @DavidIjaseun, The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, is alive and well.
“Please rely on credible sources for accurate information. The report is unfortunate, unethical and lacks credibility.
“To put the records straight, the CDS, General CG Musa, is alive and hearty. The Chief of Defence Staff, who just returned from an official assignment outside the country, has resumed work with more vigour to continue his uncommon leadership style to prosper the Armed Forces of Nigeria,” the statement reads.
The statement said the online newspaper had since retracted the story and offered its unreserved apology to the CDS, his family and the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
Meanwhile, the CDS said on Tuesday, November 21, that significant harm was being caused to the southeast region of the nation by the actions of Simon Ekpa, a prominent figure in the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), currently in Finland.
Musa urged the government to speak with the Finnish government and extend an invitation to its ambassador to Nigeria.
The Defence Chief was addressing the House of Representatives during its sectoral debate on security.
He led other Service Chiefs and the Inspector General of Police to the meeting.
He stated that although the nation’s security services, including the military, alwer working tirelessly to maintain peace in the southeast, Ekpa’s remarks and actions undermine their efforts.
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