His words: "Anybody thinking about planning a coup is wasting their time. Even the civilians in Nigeria will have taken them down.
May 29, 2026
Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd)
By Ayobami Okerinde
The minister of defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has described the alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu as “foolhardy”, saying even ordinary Nigerians would have resisted any attempt to overthrow the government.
Musa spoke on Friday during an appearance on Arise Television while reacting to the ongoing trial of military officers, civilians and a cleric accused of involvement in the alleged plot.
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Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced in October 2025 when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.
What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.
