An exclusive report by Premium Times reveals that Nigerian intelligence agencies have successfully thwarted a high-level conspiracy aimed at destabilizing the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The plot, which reportedly involved a mix of rogue elements and foreign collaborators, was uncovered following months of surveillance by the Department of State Services (DSS) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).
The investigation has led to the arrest of several key suspects, including former military officers and high-ranking political figures.
Documents recovered during the operation suggest that the conspirators intended to leverage ongoing regional tensions to trigger a security crisis that would justify a forceful change in leadership.
The government has since increased security around the Presidential Villa and other strategic locations in Abuja.
While the details of the plot remain partially classified, officials have reassured the public that the situation is under control and that the constitutional order remains secure. The revelation has sparked a wave of condemnations from various civil society groups and international partners, who have reaffirmed their support for Nigeria’s democratic institutions.
This story was also tracked by The Nation, which reported that “security has been beefed up in the National Assembly and other key areas following the uncovering of the plot.”
Additionally, Daily Post quoted a security source stating, “The coup attempt was foiled through proactive intelligence gathering and inter-agency cooperation.”
Echotitbits take:
While “coup plot” headlines are often sensationalized in West African politics, the specific mention of arrests within the military and political class suggests a serious internal friction.
The administration will likely use this as a justification for a broader “security sweep,” which could have implications for political freedoms as the 2027 election cycle begins to heat up.
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