The Nigerian Army has dismissed media reports suggesting that there is leadership vacuum following the absence of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.

Army spokesman, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, said Lagbaja is on official leave, and necessary protocols have been put in place for the Chief of Policy and Plans, Major General Abdulsalami Ibrahim, to act on behalf of the COAS during his absence.

Nwachukwu emphasised that Lagbaja’s absence is not affecting the operations of the service.

He called on the public to disregard rumours, assuring them of the Nigerian Army’s continued service.