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Nigeria alleged coup plot investigation

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Nigerian authorities have disrupted an alleged coup plot aimed at overthrowing President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The investigation led to the arrest of Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji, who was reportedly lured to a meeting at Niger Barracks under the pretense of discussing his promotion. Investigators have collected extensive evidence, including bank records and over 7,400 pages of documents, as part of the proceedings involving the General Court Martial and the Federal High Court. Ma’aji has ~~since~~ detailed the motivations behind the alleged scheme, stating that discussions regarding military intervention began in ~~2023.~~ 2023 during the final stages of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure. He cited concerns over corruption, nepotism, national insecurity, and economic hardships—such as fuel subsidy ~~removal~~ removal, currency reforms, and rising ~~taxation—as~~ electricity tariffs—as primary drivers. Ma’aji claimed the group possessed a “genuine desire for positive change” and noted that the plot was previously hindered by funding and logistical challenges. He alleged that he personally financed much of the early stages, with other officers contributing funds, including one major who reportedly provided 1 million Naira. Ma’aji also highlighted concerns regarding the welfare of military personnel, specifically alleging inadequate medical care for wounded soldiers at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna. While ~~some~~ the Federal Government has filed charges against six individuals ~~face~~ in civilian ~~charges,~~ court, Ma’aji and more than 30 serving military personnel are facing a military court-martial.

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