Ex-governor under watch for allegedly financing military coup to overthrow Tinubu

A former Southern governor has been reported to be under investigation over an alleged connection to the army officers detained over an alleged coup plot.

Daily Trust gathered that there was suspicion that the former governor was the financier of the alleged coup plot, which was reported to have been scheduled for October 25.

Sahara Reporters and Premium Times over the weekend reported that the 16 officers who the Defence Headquarters said were arrested for certain unprofessional conduct, were being investigated over an alleged plan to topple President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Some of the detainees, including a Brigadier-General, a Colonel and others below that rank were reported to be officers attached to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).

Speaking to Daily Trust, a source confirmed that the planned coup attempt was true.

He said, “Yes, that is true. There are civilian accomplices, including a former governor, but the extent of their involvement is being investigated. For now, there are 16 officers involved and in custody.”

The source further said that the “former civilian governor being investigated over the matter is also a former operative in the oil and gas sector, but his involvement has not been confirmed.”

Another source also disclosed that investigators were working hard to unravel the extent of the former governor’s recent engagement with the arrested officers.

He added that the former governor might be called in for questioning should credible links between him and the detained officers be established.

According to reports, the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) is coordinating the investigation along with representatives from the three services of the Armed Forces.

“Members of the probe panel are very senior officers, headed by a major general. The comprehensive list of officers being investigated is highly guarded,” he said.

Daily Trust source also revealed that the Brigadier-General being referred to is from Niger State.

The Colonel from Nasarawa State that is being investigated is also from a very influential family. His father is a traditional ruler in Nasarawa State and a brother of former Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura,” the source added.

According to investigations in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, also revealed that members of the Al-Makura family are worried.

“He is my uncle,” a family member told Daily Trust last night.

“The entire family is in distress. I am personally worried…The wife of the officer is worried.

Our prayer is may they not be found guilty of the allegation,” the family member said.

The latest report from Daily Trust also revealed that more officers have been picked for questioning over their remote or direct connection with the alleged coup plan.

“Aside from the former governor, there are other influential politicians from both north and southern parts of the country that are being watched,” another source told Daily Trust.

The news of the allegA former Southern governor has been reported to be under investigation over an alleged connection to the army officers detained over an alleged coup plot.

Daily Trust gathered that there was suspicion that the former governor was the financier of the alleged coup plot, which was reported to have been scheduled for October 25.

Sahara Reporters and Premium Times over the weekend reported that the 16 officers who the Defence Headquarters said were arrested for certain unprofessional conduct, were being investigated over an alleged plan to topple President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Some of the detainees, including a Brigadier-General, a Colonel and others below that rank were reported to be officers attached to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).

Speaking to Daily Trust, a source confirmed that the planned coup attempt was true.

He said, “Yes, that is true. There are civilian accomplices, including a former governor, but the extent of their involvement is being investigated. For now, there are 16 officers involved and in custody.”

The source further said that the “former civilian governor being investigated over the matter is also a former operative in the oil and gas sector, but his involvement has not been confirmed.”

Another source also disclosed that investigators were working hard to unravel the extent of the former governor’s recent engagement with the arrested officers.

He added that the former governor might be called in for questioning should credible links between him and the detained officers be established.

According to reports, the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) is coordinating the inveed coup has generated debates from many Nigerians who are worried about the possible return of the military to the helm of power. The military handed over power to civilians in 1999 after spending a total of 29 years in power.

Although the Defence Headquarters in a released statement over the weekend affirmed their loyalty to President Tinubu, declaring that Democracy is forever.