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Tension in Aso Rock as Brigadier-General, 15 Other Senior Military Officers Arrested Over Coup Plot To Overthrow Tinubu There is growing tension within the Presidency and the nation’s security architecture following the reported arrest of a Brigadier-General and 15 other senior military officers over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to multiple sources quoted by SaharaReporters, the Armed Forces of Nigeria recently detained the officers after intelligence allegedly revealed plans to stage a coup d’état against the current administration.
Discover more Although the military had earlier issued a statement describing the arrests as routine disciplinary action linked to “repeated failure in promotion examinations and perceived career stagnation,” inside sources insist that the real reason is far more grave. In a brief statement, Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, had said: “A routine military exercise has resulted in the arrest of sixteen officers over issues of indiscipline and breach of service regulations… Their grievances stem largely from perceived career stagnation caused by repeated failure in promotion examinations, among other issues.” However, a senior official from the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), who was reportedly involved in the crackdown, contradicted the official narrative.
“The 16 officers were planning a coup. The military authorities were just being diplomatic. They had started holding secret meetings to overthrow the President and take over power from selfish politicians,” the source told Saharareporters. The detained officers are said to be within the ranks of Captain to Brigadier-General and are currently held at the DIA facility in Abuja after being picked up from various locations across the country.
Independence Day Parade Allegedly Cancelled Over Coup Fears Another insider claimed that the October 1 Independence Day parade—a key event marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary—was cancelled due to fears that the alleged plotters planned to execute the coup during the ceremony.
Their plan was to shoot at the President and top politicians during the parade. That’s why the National Security Adviser and service chiefs advised the government to cancel the event,” the source added. A Troubling Throwback to Nigeria’s Coup History Nigeria has witnessed five successful military coups since independence in 1960. Although the country has been under democratic rule since 1999, recent military takeovers in neighbouring West African countries have reignited concerns about stability.
Security analysts say rising reports of internal discontent within the military—often linked to corruption, poor welfare, and stalled promotions—could be fueling extremist tendencies among some officers. Advertisements As of press time, the Defence Headquarters has not issued further clarification on the alleged coup plot, nor have the identities of the detained officers been made public. The Presidency has also maintained silence on the matter, even as anxiety grows within security circles and among political stakeholders.
Source; SaharaReporters
