Breaking: Military Finally Admits Coup Plot Against Tinubu
The Nigerian military high command has finally admitted that some top officers moved to stage a coup against President Bola Tinubu.
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Recall that in October 2025, there were reports that some high-ranking officers in the military, ranging from captain to Brigadier-General, were arrested by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) and detained over the attempt to overthrow the administration of President Tinubu.
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However, a report emerged on Monday. January 26, showing how the panel that probed the arrested and detained officers submitted its report to President Tinubu.
The Director, Defence Information, Samaila Uba, in a statement issued later on Monday, confirmed that the probe panel had submitted its report to the “appropriate superior authority”.
According to Uba, those who have cases to answer would be formally arraigned before the military panel and face appropriate trial in line with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable regulations of the service.
However, some Nigerians have started reacting to the report. Below are some of their reactions:
Tonye Barcanista urged the military to publish the names of the officers involved in the coup:
"I hope the Armed Forces of Nigeria would publish the names of the Officers and men involved and their civilian collaborators?"
Ezizaaa called for severe punishment if the suspects are found guilty:
"Whaaaaaaaaaat so there was actually a COUP attempt. If found guilty at GCM, it has to be to the gallows. It needs to serve as déterrant others who would abhor those thoughts. We cannot truncate our democracy for anything."
Akaaer Verlumun said no to a military comeback in Nigeria:
"Never Again. The worst civilian Government is far better than the Best military Government. Say No to coup and coup plotters."
Shemataver faulted the military for earlier denial of the report of the coup plot:
"'The findings have identified a number of 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.' So there was indeed a coup attempt. I know coups are executed by soldiers, but there’s always some civilian participation or support. Who were the civilians involved? We will be watching & waiting."
Oladele said that the public is interested in the case:
"The public would like to know the outcome of this case and the sanctions imposed upon the concerned personnel."
Fatai said that civilian collaborators should be arrested too:
"It's also very important to know their Civilian collaborators."
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Source: Legit.ng
