Military Finally Admits Coup Plot Against Tinubu Govt
Four months after Nigeria’s military high command denied that there was attempted coup plot against the President Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, the military has officially confirmed that some of its officers, indeed, plotted to unseat President Bola Tinubu.
Recall that in October 2024, there were reports that officers ranging from the rank of Captain to Brigadier-General, were arrested and detained by the Defence Intelligence Agency, (DIA) for attempting to overthrow President Tinubu’s government.
Daily Trust led with a story on how the report of the panel which probed the arrested officers submitted its findings to the president.
In a statement issued after the report, the Director, Defence Information, Samaila Uba, a Major-General, confirmed that the probe panel had indeed submitted its report to the “appropriate superior authority”.
Uba said those with cases to answer would be formally arraigned before appropriate military judicial panel to face trial in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations.
He said, “The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) wishes to inform the general public that investigations into the matter have been concluded and the report forwarded to appropriate superior authority in line with extant regulations.
“The comprehensive investigation process, conducted in accordance with established military procedures, has carefully examined all circumstances surrounding the conduct of the affected personnel.
“The findings have identified a number of the officers with allegations of plotting to overthrow the government which is inconsistent with the ethics, values and professional standards required of members of the AFN.
“Accordingly, those with cases to answer will be formally arraigned before appropriate military judicial panel to face trial in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations.
The senior military officer explained that the military made this development public to ensure accountability while upholding the principles of fairness and due process.
According to him, the Armed Forces remain resolute in maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, loyalty and respect for constitutional authority.
Uba added, “The AFN reiterates that measures being taken are purely disciplinary and part of ongoing institutional mechanisms to preserve order, discipline and operational effectiveness within the ranks.”
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