A military officer admitted to sending a WhatsApp message mocking President Tinubu for canceling the Independence Day parade, claiming it was based on past presidential non-attendance.

The officer, who faced promotion grievances since 2018, stated his remark was out of ignorance and not knowledge of the October 1 date being an execution plan.He acknowledged the message threatened national security and expressed regret for not reporting the coup plot.

The officer criticized military logistics issues, high education costs, and economic hardships, urging reforms for better welfare and promotion systems.His case highlights internal tensions within the armed forces and calls for addressing systemic grievances to prevent future incidents.