US EditionNigeria: Full List of 40 Suspects Detained for Alleged Plot to Overthrow Tinubu Govt
The investigation identified 40 suspects including military officers and civilians; court-martial awaits presidential approval to try those implicated in the 2025 coup attempt.
- On January 26, the Defence Headquarters confirmed its probe was concluded and forwarded to the appropriate authority after Nigerian security agencies detained 40 suspects.
- Investigators say the plot initially targeted the May 29, 2023 handover and was reactivated in 2025 after Timipre Sylva, former Bayelsa governor, allegedly transferred nearly N1 billion.
- Sixteen military officers were arrested for direct participation, with others detained for reconnaissance and funding, including Brigadier General MA Sadiq and Lieutenant Colonels AA Hayatu, P Dangnap, and M Almakura tasked with seizing the Presidential Villa and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
- Defence officials said the probe has been concluded and forwarded to appropriate superior authority, with authorities awaiting presidential approval to constitute a court-martial panel where at least 25 military officers and personnel are expected to face trial.
- Amid continuing operations, intelligence sources disclosed informants inside the Presidential Villa monitored movements while one suspect fled to South America and key financiers remain at large.
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Coup saga: North, Buhari’s plot to stop Tinubu?
Anxiety reigns in barracks, Aso Rock For months, it was spoken about in hushed tones inside military formations, and whispered about in the corridors of power in Abuja. What began as a string of quiet arrests of serving officers in September 2025, officially described as investigations into “indiscipline and breach of service regulations,” has now […]
Alleged Coup Plot: Security Agencies Uncover Arms Stockpile, Funding Network, Key Suspects on the Run
What began as an alleged coup plot has expanded into the exposure of a complex and far-reaching conspiracy involving arms stockpiling, covert logistics and a sophisticated funding network, according to findings from an inter-agency investigation set up by the Federal Government. The panel, headed by the Chief of Defence Intelligence, Lieutenant General Emmanuel Undiandeye, has concluded its work and submitted its report to higher authorities. Se…
Government will Look after Families of Suspected Coupists – Defence Minister - Thepodiummedia
The suspects include senior military officers across the armed forces, a police officer, and civilians allegedly involved in reconnaissance, funding, and propaganda operations. Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, has said the government will ensure families of military officers accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu are not abandoned. Mr Musa made the statement during an interview with TRT World, a Turkish broadcaster, …
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