In a stunning counterintelligence operation, operatives from Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) have uncovered what insiders are calling the most dangerous coup plot in the nation’s recent history.
The discovery, made several weeks ago exclusively by the DHQ’s internal unit, the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) led by Major General Emmanuel Undiandeye, thwarted a violent conspiracy aimed at assassinating the country’s top political and military leaders. The entire operation was managed under the leadership of the former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa.
The foiled conspiracy was reportedly a blueprint for mass assassination, targeting senior officials in the Presidency, principal officers of the National Assembly, the National Security Adviser, and various service chiefs. “The coup would have been bloody beyond imagination,” a senior security source stated. “The planning didn’t start this year… it was a blueprint for mass elimination and the total paralysis of Nigeria’s leadership structure.”
This revelation comes amid investigations into 16 military officers arrested for alleged breaches of service regulations. While the government and DHQ initially dismissed coup rumors as “false and misleading,” new intelligence confirms a sophisticated plot was indeed neutralized.
According to high-ranking sources, the plotters had already procured vehicles and tactical equipment and had infiltrated sensitive government zones to facilitate the planned strike.
The probe has since expanded to include civilian collaborators. Forensic experts are tracking financial transactions, with billions of naira traced to bank accounts allegedly linked to political sponsors believed to be financing the operation.
Sources confirmed that none of the detained officers had any ties to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). Instead, the arrested personnel are described as largely disgruntled officers, many of whom had failed promotion exams or remained in stagnant postings. “That frustration was weaponised,” a source close to the investigation explained. “They were manipulated… In truth, they were pawns in a dangerous political game.”
Analysts also noted the unusual composition of the conspirators, which included individuals from both Christian and Muslim backgrounds, as well as from Northern and Southern regions.
In response, the Defence Headquarters has reiterated its unwavering commitment to democratic governance and its loyalty to the Constitution and the President.
While the DHQ’s discreet handling of the threat has drawn commendation, experts caution that the underlying grievances that fueled the plot must be addressed to prevent future instability.
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