Breaking: 40 Linked to Alleged Coup Against Tinubu (SEE FULL LIST)

 

Nigerian security agencies say they have wrapped up investigations into an alleged plan to topple President Bola Tinubu’s government. The probe uncovered 40 suspects drawn from the military, police, and civilian circles.

According to reports, those involved allegedly played roles in reconnaissance, propaganda, and funding operations. The State Security Service (SSS) has already detained 13 individuals, including two military officers (one retired), a police officer, and 10 civilians.

• 16 military officers were accused of direct involvement.

• 2 civilians allegedly handled reconnaissance.

• 2 others were linked to inciting civil unrest.

• 5 suspects were tied to funding channels.

One soldier briefly escaped custody but was later rearrested in Bauchi.

Military Response

The Defence Headquarters confirmed the investigation is complete and has been forwarded to higher authorities. Officials described the alleged plot as a betrayal of military ethics and professionalism.

At least 25 officers are expected to face trial, while several civilians remain under investigation by the EFCC and SSS for financing and logistics support.

How the Plot Unfolded

Investigators revealed the plan first emerged during the transition from Muhammadu Buhari to Tinubu in May 2023 but collapsed due to lack of funds. It was revived in 2025 after former Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva allegedly moved nearly ₦1 billion through Bureau De Change accounts.

Retired Major General Adamu, Sylva, and three others remain at large. One suspect has reportedly fled to South America.

Targets and Strategy

Sources claim the plotters planned assassinations of President Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. They also allegedly intended to seize key sites including:

• The Presidential Villa

• Niger Barracks

• Armed Forces Complex

• Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

Informants inside the Villa were said to be tracking officials’ movements.

Suspects Named

Below is the full list of the 40 suspects and their supposed units and addresses.

NAME       – UNIT/ADDRESS

1. MA Sadiq (Brigadier General) – Army Headquarters Garrison
2. MA Ma’aji (Colonel) – Defence Space Administration
3. S Bappah (Lt. Colonel) – 525 Signal Regiment
4. AA Hayatu (Lt Colonel) – 130 Battalion Main, Ogoja, Cross River State
5. P Dangnap (Lt Colonel) – 134 Special Force Battalion
6. M Almakura (Lt Colonel) – 197 Special Force Battalion
7. AA Jarma (Lt Colonel) – CO, 35 Battalion Katsina
8. SM Gana (Lt Colonel) – 115 Task Force Battalion
9. AD Dauda (Maj) – Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji
10. JM GANAKS (Maj) – Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji
11. AJ Ibrahim (Maj) – Army Headquarters’ Department of Policy and Plans
12. MM Jiddah (Maj) – 26 Battalion
13. MA Usman (Maj) – 35 Battalion
14. D Yusuf (Maj) – Forward Operating Base Molai (AHQ SG)
15. J Iliyasu (Maj) – 3 Division Garrison
16. A Mohammed (Maj) – 63 Brigade Garrison
17. DB Abdullahi (Lt Cdr) – Naval Base Abuja
18. SB Adamu (Sqn Ldr) – National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC)
19. NG Zuzu (Sqn Ldr) – Headquarters, Nigeria Air Force Camp
20. G Binuga (Captain) – 1 NMF Brigade
21. AA Yusuf (Captain) – Nigerian Army of the School of Finance and Administration (NASFA)
22. Bello (Captain) – 82 Division Garrison
23. SS Felix (Lt) – 81 Division Provost Group
24. J Aminu (Lt) – Headquarters Directorate of Army Public Relations (DAPR)
25. Nasiru Ibrahim – (WO) 82 Division Garrison
26. Sanda Usman (Sgt) – 167 Special Force Battalion
27. Mohammed Zubairu – (Sgt) 177 Guards Battalion
28. Momoh Audu (Cpl) – 343 Artillery Regiment
29. Ahmed Ibrahim (Inspector) – 24 Police Mobile Force, Presidential Villa
30. EO Victor (Navy Capt/Rtd) – 3 Abraham Avenue off Odili Road, Port Harcourt
31. Umoru Zekeri – Julius Berger, Villa Electrician
32. Y Nasiru (LCpl) –  82 Division Garrison
33. Sambo Danladi (LCpl) – 82 Division Garrison
34. Abdul Abdullahi (SSgt) – 82 Division Garrison
35. Ali Isah – Villa Ambulance Driver
36. ML Mohammed (Capt) – 18 Battalion
37. UI Yusuf (Wg Cdr) – International/Helicopter Flying School, Enugu
38. IM Gana (Maj Gen Rtd) – No 34 A Army Estate, Kubwa, Abuja
39. Stanley Kingley Amandi – Propagandist
40. Goni Bukar