Coup Plotters Were Foolhardy Even Civilians Would've Taken Them Down — Defence Minister
- Defence Minister General Christopher Musa described the alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu as foolhardy, stating even ordinary Nigerians would have resisted the attempt to overthrow the government and that the plotters were a confused group misleading junior officers.
- Musa confirmed that the military uncovered the coup attempt, conducted thorough investigations, and that court martial proceedings are ongoing with due process being followed allowing the accused to defend themselves.
- Six individuals—including military officers, civilians, and a cleric—have been arraigned on charges related to the plot, such as treason, terrorism, and money laundering.
- Musa emphasized the good state of the armed forces, rejected any rational basis for the coup, and highlighted that the plotters misjudged national sentiment.
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Coup plotters were foolhardy even civilians would've taken them down — Defence minister
Defence Minister Christopher Musa describes coup plotters against President Tinubu as “foolhardy,” stating even civilians would have thwarted their efforts Read More: https://punchng.com/coup-plotters-were-foolhardy-even-civilians-wouldve-taken-them-down-defence-minister/
‘Alleged coup against Tinubu was foolhardy; even civilians would have caught planners’
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. According t…
Coup Plotters Were Doomed — Defence Minister
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, has described the officers accused of plotting a coup against President Bola Tinubu as “confused individuals” who had little support. Speaking on Arise News on Friday, Musa said even ordinary Nigerians would have resisted the coup plotters if the military had not stepped in. “Even the civilians […] The post Coup Plotters Were Doomed — Defence Minister first appeared on African Ex…
Democracy Far Better Than Military - Defence Minister Musa
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has categorically stated that the democratic system of government is better than military rule, News.ng reports. The minister said this during an interview on Arise Television on Friday morning. Speaking on the attempted coup by some military officers who are currently being prosecuted, the former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) disclosed that his removal from the military was not linked in any way t…
Coup Plotters Were Foolhardy, Says Defence Minister
Defence Minister Christopher Musa has said the officers who plotted to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government had so little support that ordinary Nigerians would have taken them down without the military’s intervention. He described the plotters as a band of confused individuals who recklessly dragged clueless junior officers into a doomed enterprise. Musa spoke on Arise News on Friday, as the general court martial of officers accused of i…
Coup Plotters Were Foolhardy Even Civilians Would’ve Taken Them Down — Defence Minister
Defence Minister Christopher Musa has said the officers who plotted to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government had so little support that ordinary Nigerians would have taken them down without the military’s intervention. He described the plotters as a band of confused individuals who recklessly dragged clueless junior officers into a doomed enterprise. Musa spoke on Arise News on Friday, as the general court martial of officers accused of i…
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