Defence minister says he was targeted in failed coup plot
Christopher Musa, the Minister of Defence, revealed that he was marked for arrest or assassination during a recently foiled coup attempt against President Bola Tinubu. He described the plotters as lacking seriousness and understanding of Nigeria’s armed forces. Musa emphasized that most suspects have been apprehended and that the coup was driven by personal grievances rather than dissatisfaction with the current administration. He also highlighted the thoroughness of the investigation and the impossibility of a successful coup in modern Nigeria.
What we know
- Christopher Musa stated he was a target for arrest or shooting if he resisted the coup plotters.
- He described the suspects as “very unserious individuals” with little chance of success against the armed forces.
- Most suspects have been caught, with only “maybe one or two” still at large, and the plot was initiated by a disgruntled colonel.
- The investigation involved multiple intelligence agencies to ensure no innocent officers were indicted.
- Musa insisted that coups in Nigeria’s current era are virtually impossible and that the plot predated Bola Tinubu’s inauguration.
