Nigerian Army Colonel Accused Of Coup Plot Breaks Silence
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.
His explanations were contained in fresh court records which provided new details about how investigators said a group of military officers and civilians allegedly developed, suspended and later revived a plan to overthrow President Tinubu’s administration.
Colonel Ma’aji said his actions were driven by patriotism and frustration over what he described as worsening conditions in the country.
While apologising for his involvement in the alleged plot and appealing to the authorities for leniency, he insisted that his motive was not personal ambition but a desire for a better Nigeria.
Defence Headquarters yesterday said it would not react to the development since the case is still in court. Director of Defence Information, DDI, Major-General Samaila Uba, said reacting will amount to sub judice.
