Nigeria: Exclusive - Why I Planned Coup Against Tinubu - Colonel Ma'aji
[Premium Times] 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.
Nigerian Army Colonel Mohammed Ma'aji has revealed the details behind his alleged involvement in a coup attempt against President Bola Tinubu in 2025. According to Ma'aji's account, the plan began taking shape in late 2023, during the final months of President Muhammadu Buhari's tenure. The colonel stated that increasing corruption, nepotism, and insecurity in the country fueled his desire for change.
Ma'aji, now 50 years old, served in various military capacities across Nigeria before his arrest in September 2025. He and other military officers, as well as civilians, were subsequently interrogated and charged with their roles in the alleged plot. The coup plot was ultimately called off before it could be publicly announced, resulting in the arrest of over 40 people, including military personnel, police officers, and civilians.
The military's response has been to view the matter as a routine internal process aimed at preserving discipline and professionalism within the ranks.
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