Nigerian Defense Minister Explains Initial Military Denial of Coup Plot Against Tinubu

The Nigerian Defense Minister, Musa, addressed the initial military denial of an attempted coup against President Bola Tinubu. In September 2025, reports surfaced about a coup to remove Tinubu, which the military initially denied.

However, on January 26, the Defense Headquarters confirmed the plot after joint intelligence efforts by the army, DSS, and DIA. Musa emphasized the military's responsibility to verify facts before making public statements during an interview on Channel Television's political program.