The Defence Headquarters has reacted to a publication it termed as unfortunate by an online news paper alledging that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa passed away,
In a statement issued to Defence Corres[pondents by the Director Defence Information Brigadier General Tukur Gusau he termed the report as unfortunate, unethical and lacking credibility.
Gusau said “To put the records straigth 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 .
The online newspaper have since retracted the news story and offered its unreserved apology to the CDS, his family and the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
You are please requested to use your medium to inform the general public. Thank you for your usual cooperation.”