The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has resigned from his position.
The Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, described the report as “fake news” and urged the public to disregard it.
In a statement, Nwachukwu said, “It is fake news; please disregard it. The COAS has not resigned.”
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The report, which went viral on social media, claimed that Lagbaja had submitted his resignation letter to President Bola Tinubu. However, the Army has denied this, stating that Lagbaja remains in office.
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This development comes as President Tinubu has issued a fresh directive to security agencies to crack down on cyber criminals and other organized crime groups.
The President stressed that Nigeria is not a destination for stolen vehicles or other ill-gotten wealth, and commended the EFCC for its efforts in combating cybercrime.
With this development, the Army has put to rest speculation about Lagbaja’s resignation, and the focus now shifts to the President’s directive on combating organized crime.
