Wives of detained Nigerian military officers demand justice amid alleged coup plot investigation
via Punch Nigeria9 hours ago9 min read
The wives of Nigerian military officers detained for approximately six months over an alleged coup plot have spoken out, recounting the circumstances of their husbands' arrests and expressing their distress. The Defence Headquarters announced on October 4, 2025, that 16 senior officers from the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force were taken into custody for alleged breaches of military regulations and indiscipline. Initially described as an internal affair, an interim investigation later suggested a more serious allegation: a clandestine network of officers involved in preliminary coup plans, including surveillance of key national assets and targeting top government officials like President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. The detained officers include Brig Gen M. A. Sadiq, Col M. A. Maaji, Lt Col S. Bappah, Lt Col A. A. Hayatu, Lt Col P. Dangnap, Lt Col M. Almakura, Maj A. J. Ibrahim, Maj M. M. Jiddah, Maj M. A. Usman, Maj D. Yusuf, Capt I. Bello, Capt A. A. Yusuf, Lt S. S. Felix, Lt Cdr D. B. Abdullahi, Sqn Ldr S. B. Adamu, and Maj I. Dauda. Families lament limited access, conflicting information, and the absence of a clear judicial process. Children of some officers recently protested at the National Assembly, calling for a speedy trial and release. Nana Usman, wife of Lt. Col Sadiq Mohammed, stated her husband was arrested in Maiduguri while fighting insurgents. Farida Lawal reported her husband was picked up on Independence Day, October 1, 2025, without exp
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