The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has vehemently denied a report claiming the demise of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Musa.
In a statement released on Tuesday, DHQ clarified that General Musa is alive, in good health, and recently returned from an official assignment overseas.
Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information, emphasized that the report alleging the death of the CDS is entirely unfounded and lacks credibility.
He further highlighted that the platform responsible for the initial publication has retracted the story and extended apologies to General Musa, his family, and the Nigerian Armed Forces.
“The attention of the Defence Headquarters has been drawn to an unfortunate publication by an online newspaper alleging that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa passed away yesterday,” the statement read.
“The report is unfortunate, unethical and lacks credibility.”
The DHQ reaffirmed General Musa’s well-being, stating, “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 with his uncommon leadership style to prosper the Armed Forces of Nigeria.”
