Close Menu
Chronicle.ng
    Trending Stories
    Youri Tielemans celebrates with Romelu Lukaku after the striker put Belgium ahead in their World Cup qualifier against Wales

    De Bruyne rescue Belgium as Wales fightback

    June 9, 2025
    Falana cautions DSS, NIA over probe into Natasha’s IPU Attendance

    Tinubu’s policies favours the rich, punishes the masses – Falana

    June 9, 2025
    Nigeria: Police arrest six in Plateau attempted kidnapping case kidnappers

    Kidnappers kill ex-major after collecting N10m ransom

    June 9, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Trending
    • De Bruyne rescue Belgium as Wales fightback
    • Tinubu’s policies favours the rich, punishes the masses – Falana
    • Kidnappers kill ex-major after collecting N10m ransom
    • Tems to perform at maiden halftime show of 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
    • Patience Jonathan reveals difficult PhD pursuit, says ‘lecturer nearly made me quit’
    • Delta gov threatens to sack council chairmen over insecurity
    • Peter Obi is desperate for power, ignorant about economics, governance – Bwala
    • Obi faults Tinubu’s ‘haphazard’ subsidy removal
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Chronicle.ngChronicle.ng
    Subscribe
    Tuesday, June 10
    • News
      • Nigeria News
      • World News
      • Headlines News
    • Politics
    • Business
    • Sport
    • Entertainment
    • Contact Us
    Chronicle.ng

    Kuje Attack: DHQ dismisses Fani-Kayode’s allegations

    David GreatBy David GreatJuly 11, 2022No Comments3 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Telegram WhatsApp
    Peace, Election: Security is guaranteed, we are set on all fronts – Defence chief
    Chief of Defense Staff, General Lucky Irabor,
    Facebook Twitter WhatsApp

    The Defence Headquarters has dismissed claims by former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode that the Department of State Security (DSS) informed the military about an impending attack on Kuje Medium Correctional Centre and a previous attack on a Kaduna-Abuja passenger train.

    The Director of Defence Information, Major General Jimmy Akpor, in a statement on Saturday, described the claims as wild and unsubstantiated.

    Akpor said that Fani-Kayode made allegations in a social media video following the recent spate of terrorist attacks particularly, the attack on the Kuje Custodial Centre.

    He said that Fani-Kayode had also claimed that soldiers were withdrawn shortly before the prison was attacked.

    He said that Fani-Kayode was merely playing to the gallery as he was not in any position to know whether the DSS notified the military of any attack.

    “It may not be impossible that such a claim is part of a calculated attempt to cause division and rivalry amongst all government agencies that have been working collaboratively in addressing issues of insecurity in the country.

    Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode
    Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode

    “The claim that soldiers were withdrawn from the Kuje Correctional Custodial Centre before the attack is laughable.

    “It is sad that Fani-Kayode is ignorant of whose responsibility it is to guard prison,” he said.

    • Kuje Prison: FG reveals identities of 69 Boko Haram escapees

    The defence spokesman said that Fani-Kayode had also claimed that the military took no action on the recent Shiroro terrorists’ attack, which resulted in the unfortunate death of some soldiers, policemen and civilians.

    He said it was also an attempt to smear the military and create bad blood between service personnel and the military high command.

    According toAkpor, it is a despicable statement that does not honour the sacrifices of the gallant officers and soldiers that paid the supreme price while defending the the mining community.

    “What a shame! Fani-Kayode is encouraged to pay more attention to the weekly briefs by Defence Media Operations.

    President Muhammadu Buhari visits Kuje prison after attack
    President Muhammadu Buhari visits Kuje prison after attack

    “Defence Media Operations gives weekly briefs and updates on operations being conducted across the country; press releases on military operations are also made when the need arises.

    • Absence of police stalls arraignment of Fani-Kayode’s ex-wife

    “Fani-Kayode is also called to refresh himself on the constitutional roles of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

    “It is pertinent to state that the armed forces have toiled to sustain and nurture our democracy, hence the same military cannot contemplate a coup d`etat, as alluded to by Fani-Kayode in his video,” he added.

    Akpor said the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, had always stressed the unalloyed loyalty of the armed forces to the President, Commander-in-Chief and the Nigerian Constitution.

    He reiterated the commitment of the military to ensuring the sustenance of democratic governance, warning political actors to depart from evil ways ahead of the 2023 general elections.

    He also accused Fani-Kayode of attempting to malign the leadership of the military, by creating an impression that while junior military commanders and non-commissioned officers were working hard, senior commanders were doing nothing.

    According to him, this is indeed a difficult time for the armed forces and Nigerians as a whole.

    “It is not time for attention-seeking individuals to cause needless distractions.

    “Members of the public are, therefore, urged to ignore Fani-Kayode and continue to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities promptly to law enforcement agencies,” he added. (NAN)

    Share. Facebook Twitter Telegram WhatsApp

    Keep Reading

    Falana cautions DSS, NIA over probe into Natasha’s IPU Attendance

    Tinubu’s policies favours the rich, punishes the masses – Falana

    Nigeria: Police arrest six in Plateau attempted kidnapping case kidnappers

    Kidnappers kill ex-major after collecting N10m ransom

    Patience Jonathan earns PhD, urges Nigerian women to embrace lifelong learning

    Patience Jonathan reveals difficult PhD pursuit, says ‘lecturer nearly made me quit’

    Delta: Oborevwori urges unity, promises better days ahead

    Delta gov threatens to sack council chairmen over insecurity

    Rivers Crisis: Obi condemns court order barring state's allocations

    Peter Obi is desperate for power, ignorant about economics, governance – Bwala

    PDP begs Peter Obi to rejoin party

    Obi faults Tinubu’s ‘haphazard’ subsidy removal

    Add A Comment
    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Subscribe to News

    Be the first to get the latest news updates from ChronicleNG about world, sports, politics etc

    Youri Tielemans celebrates with Romelu Lukaku after the striker put Belgium ahead in their World Cup qualifier against Wales

    De Bruyne rescue Belgium as Wales fightback

    June 9, 2025
    Falana cautions DSS, NIA over probe into Natasha’s IPU Attendance

    Tinubu’s policies favours the rich, punishes the masses – Falana

    June 9, 2025
    Nigeria: Police arrest six in Plateau attempted kidnapping case kidnappers

    Kidnappers kill ex-major after collecting N10m ransom

    June 9, 2025

    Tems to perform at maiden halftime show of 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

    June 9, 2025
    Patience Jonathan earns PhD, urges Nigerian women to embrace lifelong learning

    Patience Jonathan reveals difficult PhD pursuit, says ‘lecturer nearly made me quit’

    June 9, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    • Politics
    • News
    • Sports
    • Business
    • About Us
    © 2025 ChronicleNG

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.