Coup: Military will defend Nigeria's democracy at all costs - Chief of Army Staff

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The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, on Saturday, vowed that the Nigerian military would continue to defend the nation’s democracy

Gen. Lagbaja gave the assurance while speaking at the Passing Out Parade of officers of Executive Commission Course One at the Army School of Infantry located in Jaji, Kaduna State.

The COAS also warned the officers against indulging in any form of insubordination, stressing that they should remain apolitical in discharging their constitutional duties.

 

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