Coup Plot Trial: Defendant Claims Misleading Evidence
Zekeri Umoru, one of the defendants in a coup plot trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja, stated in a video played in court that he was misled about the alleged plan to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. Umoru's statement was part of the prosecution's evidence against six defendants.
He claimed he was first contacted by Inspector Ibrahim, who introduced him to Colonel Moham Ma Aji, a civilian businessman. Umoru alleged that Ma Aji made several cash payments to him during meetings, including a significant amount of N8.8 million.
Despite these claims, Umoru denied any knowledge of a coup plot and insisted that his interactions with Ma Aji were strictly business-related. The trial faced delays due to the reported death of a colleague, and Justice Joyc Abdulmalik observed a minute of silence in court.
The case has been adjourned to May 11-13 for further proceedings.
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