Nigeria, March 22 -- The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) have reacted to a report on social media that its operatives are spying on a self-acclaimed activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho.

The spokesperson of the DHQ, Bernard Onyeuko, in a statement seen by our correspondent said the military "cannot stoop so low to such extent to 'spy' on one individual."

This is in reaction to a viral video which trended on social media on Friday, showing suspected soldiers on a motorcycle. They were allegedly spying on Mr Igboho at his residence in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The military said "for the records, it should be noted that the Armed Forces of Nigeria, are highly professional in the discharge of their duties, with well-defined roles...