VsXtra Info: TENSION: Chief of Army Staff, General Buratai warns of Coup to overthrow Buhari

TENSION: Chief of Army Staff, General Buratai warns of Coup to overthrow Buhari

The chief of army staff, general Tukur Buratai has given a very powerful warning to any group of military personnel to desist from any coup plot against the President of the federal republic of Nigeria, President Mohammadu Buhari.



The Army general gave the warning through the Nigeria army spokesperson, Brigadier General Sani Usman.


General Buratai gave the stern warning to young officers of the Nigerian Army and Politicians going around these young officers of the consequences if anything happens to the Buhari Led federal government.

The Statement reads: "This is to inform the general public the chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Nigerian Army has received information that some individuals have been approaching some officers and soldiers for undisclosed political reasons.

"On the basis of that, he has warned such persons to desist from such act. Any officer of the Nigerian Army found to be hobnobbing with such elements or engaged with unprofessional conducts such as politicking will have his or herself to blame".

The Army Chief gave the warning due to the rising tension and rumour over coup plot to overthrow the President Buhari led government in the country.