Nigerian military declares support for democracy, rejects coup call
The Nigerian military has described as “highly unpatriotic, wicked”, the call by some Nigerians for a coup in the country. In a statement by its spokesperson, Tukur Gusau, a brigadier general, the military also restated its commitment to democracy. Read the full statement below. The Defence Heaquartes frown at a report being circulated online about welfare issues in the Armed Forces of Nigeria.