Nigeria: Exclusive - Why I Planned Coup Against Tinubu - Colonel Ma'aji
Ma'aji said the plot was driven by insecurity, corruption and hardship, and investigators later arrested 40 people, including senior officers and civilians.
- Nigerian Army Colonel Mohammed Ma'aji allegedly spearheaded a failed coup to overthrow President Bola Tinubu's government, citing worsening insecurity and economic hardship as primary motivations.
- Ma'aji stated the plot originated during President Muhammadu Buhari's administration in 2023, driven by concerns over corruption, nepotism, and deteriorating security across northern Nigeria.
- After failing his second promotion to brigadier general in 2024, Ma'aji revived the plot; he funded operations by selling three houses in Kaduna State and a hostel at Ahmadu Bello University.
- By February, 40 people including senior military officers, a police officer, and civilians faced charges for alleged roles in reconnaissance, funding, and propaganda operations.
- Former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva, believed to be the main financier, denied involvement, while courts review the admissibility of contested statements from defendants.
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Coup: I acted out of patriotism, frustration with Nigeria — Colonel Ma’aji
'I’m struggling to raise 5 children with my meager salary. I attended Army Day Secondary School. But today, how many of us afford to take our children to these schools' The post Coup: I acted out of patriotism, frustration with Nigeria — Colonel Ma’aji appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Nigerian News. Latest Nigeria News. Your online Nigerian Newspaper.Why we planned coup against Tinubu – Colonel Ma’aji
A Nigerian Army Colonel, Mohammed Ma’aji, has disclosed the main reason he planned a coup to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. According to Premium Times, Ma’aji said worsening insecurity, corruption and economic hardship are among the grievances discussed by those allegedly involved in the failed coup. Ma’aji stated that discussions about military intervention began in 2023, […] Why we planned coup against Tinubu – Colonel Ma’aji
EXCLUSIVE: Why I planned coup against Tinubu - Colonel Ma'aji
PREMIUM TIMES reveals for the first time the full account of the alleged architect of the 2025 failed coup, Mr Ma’aji, a Nigerian Army colonel. The post EXCLUSIVE: Why I planned coup against Tinubu – Colonel Ma’aji appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Colonel Ma’aji reveals why they planned a coup to remove Tinubu
GistReel A Nigerian Army colonel accused of taking part in an alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu’s government has attributed his actions to deep frustration over the state of the country and conditions within the military. Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji said he was motivated by what he described as patriotism rather than a personal desire for political power. His position was contained in fresh court records in which he explained the circu…
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