Nigerian Government Foils 2004 Coup Plot to Kill President Obasanjo with Missile
In 2004, a coup attempt to assassinate President Obasanjo by shooting down his helicopter with a missile was thwarted by the Nigerian government. The investigation led to the arrest of nearly 30 mid-ranking officials involved in the plot.
Four military officers and civilians were charged, including Al Mustapha Adeka and Kudambo Abdallah, who allegedly planned to purchase a surface-to-air missile to carry out the attack. The incident highlighted the complex military interventions in Nigeria's history, with previous coups shaping the country's political landscape.
Former presidential aspirant Adamu Garba explained the military's loyalty to the government during the crisis.
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