Military Investigation Report on Alleged Coup Plot Submitted to President Tinubu
The Nigerian military has formally submitted its comprehensive investigation report concerning the alleged coup plot against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the nation's commander-in-chief. This development comes after months of speculation and heightened security concerns following the detention of sixteen military officers in late 2025.
Report Details Disciplinary Breaches by Detained Officers
According to security sources and presidential insiders, the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) conducted thorough interrogations and investigations before presenting their findings to President Tinubu. The report specifically addresses what military authorities have characterized as "indiscipline and breach of service regulations" by the detained personnel.
The investigation was initiated after the Defence Headquarters announced the detention of the sixteen suspects on October 4, 2025. While the military initially maintained that the case was purely disciplinary, multiple sources within the armed forces have consistently indicated that the officers were actually detained in connection with a failed coup attempt against the Nigerian government.
Heightened Security Concerns and Regional Context
The alleged plot emerged against a backdrop of increasing security apprehensions within Nigeria's political landscape. These concerns were notably amplified by the unprecedented cancellation of the 2025 Independence Day parade in Abuja, marking only the second such cancellation since Nigeria's return to democratic rule in 1999.
Security analysts observed that the 2025 ceremony was significantly scaled down and relocated to the presidential villa, a move widely interpreted as reflecting elevated security threats. This development occurs within a broader regional context where several West African nations have experienced military takeovers in recent years, including Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Guinea-Bissau.
Presidential Decision Pending on Investigation Findings
Presidential sources have confirmed that President Tinubu has received the detailed investigation report and is currently reviewing its contents. A decision from the president regarding the detained officers is anticipated to determine subsequent actions by military authorities.
One source familiar with the investigation revealed: "Those who were tasked to investigate the involvement of the officers have concluded their job, and they have submitted the report to the president, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces."
Another highly placed source at the Presidential Villa provided additional context, stating that military authorities briefed President Tinubu that the coup attempt was indeed genuine. According to this source, the investigation report clearly demonstrated that the detained officers had attempted to execute what media reports had previously suggested they planned to undertake.
Political Reactions and Democratic Stability
The alleged coup plot has sparked various political reactions across Nigeria's political spectrum. Adamu Garba, a former presidential aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has publicly asserted that no coup campaign would succeed in Nigeria, suggesting that international actors would intervene to dismantle any plotters and restore democratic governance.
This development tests Nigeria's democratic institutions at a time when the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which Nigeria has historically helped shape and where President Tinubu recently served as chairman, faces challenges from military regimes in neighboring countries that have withdrawn from the regional bloc.
The submission of the military investigation report represents a critical juncture in addressing the alleged security threat while maintaining transparency within Nigeria's democratic framework.
