angnap (Infantry, Plateau State), M. Almakura (Infantry, Nasarawa State). • Majors: A.J. Ibrahim (Gombe State), M.M. Jiddah (Katsina State), M.A. Usman (FCT), D. Yusuf (Ordnance Corps), I. Dauda (Infantry, Short Service). • Captains: Ibrahim Bello (service number N/16266), A.A. Yusuf (service number N/16724). • Lieutenant: S.S. Felix (service number N/18105). • Navy Lieutenant Commander: D.B. Abdullahi (service number NN/3289). • Air Force Squadron Leader: S.B. Adamu (service number NAF/3481).

As of now, neither the Defence Headquarters nor the Presidency has issued an official statement confirming the alleged coup plot or the details surrounding their detention.

Military sources say investigations are ongoing to determine each officer’s level of involvement.

CONTEXT & SIGNIFICANCE: This development comes at a sensitive moment for Nigeria’s political and security landscape. An alleged plan to overthrow a sitting government represents a severe threat to national stability.

The involvement of senior officers raises questions about internal cohesion and loyalty within the armed forces. For the Tinubu administration, public confidence and institutional trust are at stake. For the Armed Forces, this may trigger internal reforms, tighter surveillance, and greater accountability mechanisms.

IMPLICATIONS FOR ECP AUDIENCE (EDO STATE & NATIONAL):

Possible restructuring or reassignment of military units serving in Edo State and other regions.

Increased public vigilance due to potential instability associated with internal military plots.

Civil society organisations, including ECP, have a duty to monitor transparency, due process, and adherence to the rule of law during investigations.

Potential shifts in military-civil relations, including command changes affecting security operations in the South South.

NEXT STEPS / MONITORING POINTS:

Await an official statement from Defence Headquarters or the Presidency. .

Monitor whether any officers are formally charged through court-martial or civilian legal processes.

Track the National Assembly’s response regarding military oversight and internal security.

Observe any adjustments in Nigeria’s national security architecture.

For ECP: Prepare follow-up reporting on how the detentions affect military operations and public safety in Edo State.

The detention of sixteen military officers over an alleged coup plot is a major test for Nigeria's democratic order, military professionalism, and internal security. ECP will continue to track developments closely and provide credible, fact-based updates to our audience.

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Report Prepared by Ms Peace