The Chief of the Air Staff, Sunday Aneke, has described the recent failed coup plot against the President Bola Tinubu-led government by some military personnel as shameful, shocking, and wholly reprehensible.
Naija News recalls that the number of military officers and civilians arrested in connection with last year’s October planned coup against Tinubu has risen to above 40, with the family of those involved calling for leniency and a fair trial.
Aneke, during a strategic meeting on Wednesday with the Commanders at the Nigerian Air Force headquarters in Abuja, insisted that the military’s primary role is to support the civil authorities.
According to the top military officer, any personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria found guilty of undermining or attempting to overthrow the country’s democratic government would face the full weight of the law.
He said, “I unequivocally condemn recent revelations that plans were made by certain individuals to subvert democracy and violently take over the government.
“Such actions are shameful, shocking, and wholly reprehensible. Any perpetrators will face the full wrath of the law. The Nigerian Air Force remains loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government of the day.
“Accordingly, commanders are reminded of their responsibility to maintain unity and cohesion within the ranks while checking all forms of indiscipline and unlawful activity.”
