The Presidency has debunked reports of an alleged coup attempt in Nigeria, insisting that the military remains loyal to President Bola Tinubu and the nation’s democratic order.
Speaking on TVC News on Tuesday, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, described the reports as false and baseless. He affirmed that there was “no coup attempt” anywhere in the country.
Dare said the Presidency fully supports the position of the Nigerian Armed Forces, which had earlier dismissed claims of a plot, stressing that the military remains the legitimate institution charged with protecting the country’s unity and sovereignty.
“We are going to stick to the narrative of the military because they are constitutionally empowered to secure this country. They are given the power, arms, and intelligence authority,” he said.
“Until the military provides a different account, we will stay with their position. Decisions made within the military are deliberate and meant to preserve institutional balance and memory.”
His comments come amid growing public tension following claims of a coup plot and reports that the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) has detained several senior military officers in connection with the alleged plan.
Recent reports indicated that a “special military team” raided the Abuja home of former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, over suspicions linking him to the detained officers. Sources said Sylva’s brother, identified as Paga, was arrested during the operation, while the former minister allegedly left the country days before the raid. His Bayelsa home was also searched.
Though the military has not officially commented on the raid, insiders described the action as a “targeted response” to intelligence suggesting possible political involvement in the alleged discussions.
At least 16 senior officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force are said to be in DIA custody. Family members of the detained personnel claim they have been held for weeks without formal charges or contact.
Security analysts have questioned the DIA’s direct management of the case, arguing that it could have been handled by the respective military branches. Some experts believe the move may have political undertones. [Sundiata Post]
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