An additional 15 military officers have reportedly been arrested over the alleged coup against the Federal Government, bringing the number of detained officers to over 40.
According to sources who spoke to Vanguard, the fresh arrests follow the revelations made during the interrogation of the initial 16 officers taken into custody.
The detained officers reportedly disclosed the expected roles the newly arrested personnel were meant to play in what investigators described as a “grand plot.”
According to the sources, security agencies are analysing communication exchanges among the suspects, raising the possibility of further arrests as the investigation deepens.
Insiders revealed that a substantial amount of money was traced to the suspected network behind the alleged plot.
Collaboration among the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and other agencies reportedly linked the funds to a former governor who also served as a minister of state.
Sources noted that the detained officers have been cooperating with investigators, providing details of their recruitment and planned roles.
Although the Defence Headquarters has not officially commented on the latest arrests, sources said the military is keeping the matter under wraps pending the conclusion of investigations.
The development comes three weeks after Defence Headquarters confirmed that 16 officers had been arrested for “acts of indiscipline” and violations of service regulations.
Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, said at the time that the arrests emerged from a routine military exercise, revealing that the officers’ grievances were linked to career stagnation and repeated
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