List Of Alleged Coup Plotters To Overthrow Tinubu Government Increase From 16 To 40 Counting…
Nigerian security agencies have finalized their probe into a violent conspiracy to topple President Bola Tinubu’s government, identifying 40 suspects linked to the plot, according to an authoritative report by PREMIUM TIMES.
The investigation, a joint effort by the Army Headquarters and the State Security Service (SSS), revealed a network comprising high-ranking military officers, a police officer, and several civilians.
These individuals are accused of roles ranging from “reconnaissance, funding, and propaganda operations.”
While many are in custody, a few key figures remain at large, including former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva and a retired officer, General Adamu, both of whom are accused of financing the operation.
On Monday, February 2, 2026, the Defence Headquarters confirmed the conclusion of the inquiry, noting that findings involve officers whose actions were “inconsistent with the ethics, values and professional standards required of members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.”
The conspiracy reportedly began as a plan to disrupt the May 29, 2023 inauguration but was delayed due to logistical and financial hurdles.
The plot was allegedly revitalized in 2025 following a transfer of nearly N1 billion linked to Mr. Sylva.
The conspirators reportedly aimed to assassinate the nation’s top leadership simultaneously. “They were waiting for a day when all of them would be in the country. Wherever they were, they would be assassinated,” a source revealed.
The target list included:
President Bola Tinubu
Vice President Kashim Shettima
Senate President Godswill Akpabio
Speaker Tajudeen Abbas
Service Chiefs and Commanders
The group allegedly utilized informants within the seat of power to track movements. “They have people inside the Villa who monitor the movements of these officials. The plan was to kill them at the same time and install a military government,” an insider added.
The Full List of Suspects
MA Sadiq (Brigadier General): Army Headquarters Garrison
MA Ma’aji (Colonel): Defence Space Administration
S Bappah (Lt. Colonel): 525 Signal Regiment
AA Hayatu (Lt Colonel): 130 Battalion Main, Ogoja, Cross River State
P Dangnap (Lt Colonel): 134 Special Force Battalion
M Almakura (Lt Colonel): 197 Special Force Battalion
AA Jarma (Lt Colonel): CO, 35 Battalion Katsina
SM Gana (Lt Colonel): 115 Task Force Battalion
AD Dauda (Maj): Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji
JM GANAKS (Maj): Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji
AJ Ibrahim (Maj): Army Headquarters’ Department of Policy and Plans
MM Jiddah (Maj): 26 Battalion
MA Usman (Maj): 35 Battalion
D Yusuf (Maj): Forward Operating Base Molai (AHQ SG)
J Iliyasu (Maj): 3 Division Garrison
A Mohammed (Maj): 63 Brigade Garrison
DB Abdullahi (Lt Cdr): Naval Base Abuja
SB Adamu (Sqn Ldr): National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC)
NG Zuzu (Sqn Ldr): Headquarters, Nigeria Air Force Camp
G Binuga (Captain): 1 NMF Brigade
AA Yusuf (Captain): Nigerian Army of the School of Finance and Administration (NASFA)
1 Bello (Captain): 82 Division Garrison
SS Felix (Lt): 81 Division Provost Group
J Aminu (Lt): Headquarters Directorate of Army Public Relations (DAPR)
Nasiru Ibrahim (WO): 82 Division Garrison
Sanda Usman (Sgt): 167 Special Force Battalion
Mohammed Zubairu (Sgt): 177 Guards Battalion
Momoh Audu (Cpl): 343 Artillery Regiment
Ahmed Ibrahim (Inspector): 24 Police Mobile Force, Presidential Villa
EO Victor (Navy Capt/Rtd): 3 Abraham Avenue off Odili Road, Port Harcourt
Umoru Zekeri: Julius Berger, Villa Electrician
Y Nasiru (LCpl): 82 Division Garrison
Sambo Danladi (LCpl): 82 Division Garrison
Abdul Abdullahi (SSgt): 82 Division Garrison
Ali Isah: Villa Ambulance Driver
ML Mohammed (Capt): 18 Battalion
UI Yusuf (Wg Cdr): International/Helicopter Flying School, Enugu
IM Gana (Maj Gen Rtd): No 34 A Army Estate, Kubwa, Abuja
Stanley Kingley Amandi: Propagandist
Goni Bukar: [Role/Unit not specified]
