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Witness details alleged coup plot against Tinubu in court
Three bank officials and a military officer testified in court about an alleged plot to overthrow Bola Tinubu. The prosecution presented evidence of financial transactions and meetings involving the defendants, including former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva. The court granted full protective cover to the key military witness, whose identity remains shielded for security reasons. The trial involves six defendants facing charges related to treason, terrorism, and money laundering.
What we know
- The defendants, including Mohammed Ibrahim Gana and Timipre Sylva, were arraigned on 22 April and pleaded not guilty.
- The military officer testified that intelligence reports linked Col Mohammed Maaji and others to a coup plot, with operational plans and targeted officials found in a recovered jotter.
- Financial investigations revealed transactions between Col Maaji, Mr Sylva, and other defendants, with amounts ranging from N50m to N100m, occurring between September and October 2025.
- Investigators recovered hotel records and receipts from Green Land Apartment and Brookville Hotel, allegedly used for coordination meetings.
- The court adjourned the trial to May 4 after procedural objections to the admission of video-recorded statements.
