Behind Nigeria's murky coup plot - the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest
Summary
Nigerian courts have started the trial of six civilians accused of being involved in an alleged coup plot planned for Nigeria's Independence Day in 2025. The plot aimed to remove President Bola Tinubu and involved members of the military and civilian security forces.Key Facts
- The alleged coup was planned for October 1, 2025, Nigeria’s Independence Day.
- The military canceled the annual Independence Day parade at the last minute.
- Six civilians, including a police officer and retired military personnel, are now on trial in a civilian court.
- The main alleged mastermind is Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji, an army officer with a background in the Niger Delta region.
- Timipre Sylva, a former oil minister and governor, is named in the court documents as a possible financier but has not been arrested.
- The coup attempt was reportedly aimed at destabilizing the country and involved security forces from different branches.
- Nigeria has been under civilian rule since 1999 but has a history of military coups, with recent coups occurring in other West African countries.
- Economic difficulties and political tensions have raised concerns about Nigeria’s stability.
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