Tag: Alleged coup plot

Alleged Coup: Tijjaniyya calls for restrain, prayers over Sheikh Khalifa’s case

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Tijjaniyya on Sheikh Khalifa’s case

The Tijjaniyya Sufi Order has urged its millions of followers in Nigeria to refrain from making statements that would be counter-productive to the ongoing court case involving Sheikh AbdulƘadir Sani Khalifa Zaria. In a statement issued on Sunday, and signed by the National Vice Chairman of the Tijjaniyya Shura Council of Nigeria, Sheikh Ibrahim Shehu Maihula, urged Tijjaniya followers to be steadfast in their prayers for the ultimate victory of the cleric. Recall that Sheikh Khalifa was arrested five months ago, and arraigned last week for alleged coup plot against…

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Alleged coup plot: FG files treason charges against Timipre Sylva, others

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FG files treason charges

The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against 6 individuals, including two retired senior military officers and a serving police officer, over their alleged involvement in a plot to wage war against Nigeria and commit acts of terrorism. Those listed in the charge include: Major-Gen. Moh’d Ibrahim Gana (rtd), Captain (NN) Erasmus Ochegobia Victor (rtd), Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni, and AbdulKadir Sani. The defendants are scheduled to be arraigned today Wednesday, before Justice Joyce AbdulMalik, of the Federal…

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Alleged coup plot: Tijjaniyya group withdraws support for Tinubu

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Tijjaniyya group on Tinubu

The Tijjaniyya followers, under the umbrella of Tijjaniyya Youth of Nigeria, says it is withdrawing its support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC in the 2027 general elections, following what it describes as the unfair detention of Sheikh Sani Khalifa Zaria, who has been in custody over an alleged coup plot. The group called on local and international human rights organizations to intervene in the matter and pressure the Army and the  Department of State Services (DSS) to produce the scholar in court latest by…

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DHQ confirms coup plot against Tinubu

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DHQ confirms coup plot

…16 Officers face court-martial  Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has formally confirmed that a coup plot against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was uncovered, bringing an end to months of official denials and speculation surrounding the arrest of several senior military officers. In a statement issued yesterday in Abuja, the Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, disclosed that investigations into acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations involving 16 officers have been concluded, with those found culpable to be arraigned before appropriate military judicial panels. Uba said the affected officers,…

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Zaria cleric, Khalifa detained for over 3 weeks over alleged coup plot against Tinubu

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Zaria cleric detained

The continued detention of a Zaria-based Islamic cleric, Sani Khalifa, over an alleged link to a purported coup plot against President Bola Tinubu has triggered public debate, with social commentators and rights advocates raising concerns over due process and executive overreach. The cleric was reportedly arrested in Abuja over three weeks ago by security operatives in connection with investigations into alleged plans by some military officers to destabilise the Tinubu administration. Sources said his arrest followed a financial transaction of about ₦2 million, allegedly traced to his bank account from…

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Alleged Coup: Number of detained military officers rises to 42

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Army redeploys

…As EFCC, NFIU probe suspected funders The on-going investigation into the alleged coup attempt against the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has deepened, with the number of detained military officers rising from 16 to 42, even as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) have joined the probe to trace suspected funding channels behind the plot. Security sources told newsmen that the detained officers are currently being interrogated to determine their level of involvement and the extent of the alleged conspiracy. “So…

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Alleged Coup Plot: 16 officers detained, as NDDC boss Ogbuku denies arrest rumour

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Alleged coup plot officers detained

Fresh details have emerged regarding the ongoing investigation into the foiled October 1 coup plot in Nigeria, with 16 military officers now confirmed to be in detention. According to security sources, 14 of the suspects are from the Nigerian Army, including a Brigadier-General, a Colonel, four Lieutenant Colonels, five Majors, two Captains, and one Lieutenant. The remaining two officers are a Navy Lieutenant Commander and an Air Force Squadron Leader. Most of the Army suspects reportedly belong to the Infantry Corps, with several identified as graduates of the 56th Regular…

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