6 Senior Officers Detained Over Alleged Coup Plot Against President Tinubu. See Their Names

Tension in the military as 16 senior officers have reportedly been detained over an alleged coup plot against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

According to Premium Times, 14 are from the Nigerian Army, while two others are from the Navy and Air Force.

Those in custody include:
Brigadier General Musa Abubakar Sadiq (Nasarawa State, NDA Regular Course 44) said to be the alleged ringleader, previously detained in 2024 over diversion of relief materials.
Colonel M.A. Ma’aji (Niger State, Course 47) allegedly in charge of strategic planning.

Other detained officers are:

Lt. Col S. Bappah (Signals Corps, Bauchi State)

Lt. Col A.A. Hayatu (Infantry, Kaduna State)

Lt. Col M. Almakura (Infantry, Nasarawa State)

Majors A.J. Ibrahim, M.M. Jiddah, M.A. Usman, D. Yusuf, and I. Dauda

Captains Ibrahim Bello and A.A. Yusuf

Lt. S.S. Felix

Lt. Commander D.B. Abdullahi (Navy)

Squadron Leader S.B. Adamu (Air Force)

The officers are currently being interrogated, though the Defence Headquarters and Presidency have remained silent on the development.

Authorities earlier denied claims that the arrests were linked to the October 1 Independence Day celebration.