Nigerian Authorities Foil Plot to Storm Presidential Villa
Multiple defendants, including high-ranking army officers, are facing trial in a federal court located in Abuja. They confront a serious 13-count indictment encompassing charges of treason and terrorism. Notably, a former petroleum minister, who is believed to have...
A defendant embroiled in the alleged coup attempt against President Bola Tinubu in late 2025 has disclosed a chilling tactic: plans to cut off electricity to the Presidential Villa during the assault. Another accused individual shared insights on a recruitment strategy targeting personnel within the villa, aiming to enlist soldiers and officials from the State Security Service.
Multiple defendants, including high-ranking army officers, are facing trial in a federal court located in Abuja. They confront a serious 13-count indictment encompassing charges of treason and terrorism. Notably, a former petroleum minister, who is believed to have been involved in the conspiracy, has not yet been apprehended.
