A Nigerian Army Colonel, Mohammed Ma’aji, accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu, has said his actions were driven by patriotism and frustration over what he described as worsening conditions in the country.

PREMIUM TIMES reveals for the first time, full account of the alleged architect of the 2025 failed coup, Mr Ma’aji, a Nigerian Army colonel.

'I’m struggling to raise 5 children with my meager salary. I attended Army Day Secondary School. But today, how many of us afford to take our children to these schools'