From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Defence Headquarters has debunked media report that the Chief of Defence Staff(CDS), General Christopher Musa, has died.
The DHQ, said the clarification has become necessary following reports by few newspapers early Tuesday, claiming that Gen. Musa had died.
Acting Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, who made this known in a statement said “ The attention of the Defence Headquarters has been drawn to an unfortunate publication by an online news paper alledging that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa passed away yesterday. The report is unfortunate, unethical and lack credibility.
“To put the records straigth the CDS, General CG Musa is alive and hearty. The Chief of Defence Staff who just returned from an official assignment outside the country has resumed work with more vigour to continue with his uncommon leadership style to prosper the Armed Forces of Nigeria .
“The online newspaper have since retracted the news story and offered its unreserved apology to the CDS, his family and the Armed Forces of Nigeria.