The identities and profiles of sixteen senior military officers arrested for allegedly plotting a coup against President Bola Tinubu’s administration have been uncovered as the military continues its investigation, JomogNews reports.
Sources within the Nigerian military confirmed to Premium Times that fourteen of the detained officers are from the Nigerian Army, while the remaining two are from the Navy and the Air Force.
Twelve of the army officers are from the Infantry Corps, one from the Signals Corps, and one from the Ordnance Corps.
The officers in custody include a brigadier general, a colonel, four lieutenant colonels, five majors, two captains, a lieutenant, a naval lieutenant commander, and an air force squadron leader.
Below are the names and profiles of the alleged coup co conspirators:
Brigadier General Musa Abubakar Sadiq
Born on January 3, 1974, Brigadier General Sadiq is from Nasarawa State and holds service number N/10321. He trained as a cadet at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) from August 14, 1992, to September 20, 1997, as a member of the 44 Regular Course.
The infantry officer was promoted to colonel in 2015 and to brigadier general in 2019. He previously served as Commander of the 3rd Brigade in Kano and Garrison Commander of the 81 Division in Lagos.
He was once detained in 2024 for alleged diversion of rice palliatives and illegal sale of military equipment. He is suspected to be the leader of the alleged coup plot.
Colonel M.A. Ma’aji
Colonel Ma’aji, born on March 1, 1976, is from Niger State and has service number N/10668.
He trained at the NDA from August 18, 1995, to September 16, 2000, as part of the 47 Regular Course.
A member of the Infantry Corps, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel in 2013 and colonel in 2017.
He served as Commanding Officer of the 19 Battalion in Okitipupa, Ondo State, and took part in Operation Crocodile Smile II in 2017.
He also served at Depot Nigerian Army and later at Operation Delta Safe.
Lieutenant Colonel S. Bappah
A member of the Nigerian Army Signals Corps, Lieutenant Colonel Bappah was born on June 21, 1984, in Bauchi State.
His service number is N/13036.
He began cadet training on September 27, 2004, and completed it on October 4, 2008. He belongs to the 56 Regular Course of the NDA.
Lieutenant Colonel A.A. Hayatu
Lieutenant Colonel Hayatu, born on August 13, 1983, is from Kaduna State.
He trained at the NDA between September 27, 2004, and October 4, 2008, as a member of the 56 Regular Course.
His service number is N/13038. He is an officer in the Infantry Corps.
Lieutenant Colonel P. Dangnap
Born on April 1, 1986, Lieutenant Colonel Dangnap is from Plateau State. His service number is N/13025.
He began his NDA training on September 27, 2004, and completed it on October 4, 2008, under the 56 Regular Course.
An Infantry officer, he was previously court-martialed in 2015 along with 29 others during the fight against Boko Haram.
Lieutenant Colonel M. Almakura
A native of Nasarawa State, Lieutenant Colonel Almakura was born on March 18, 1983, with service number N/12983.
He trained at the NDA between September 27, 2004, and October 4, 2008, as a member of the 56 Regular Course.
He is an officer in the Infantry Corps.
Major A.J. Ibrahim
Major Ibrahim, born on June 12, 1987, is from Gombe State.
He holds service number N/13065 and is also a member of the 56 Regular Course.
He trained at the NDA between September 27, 2004, and October 4, 2008. An Infantry officer, he became a captain in 2013 before his promotion to major.
Major M.M. Jiddah
Born on July 9, 1985, Major Jiddah hails from Katsina State. His service number is N/13003.
He trained at the NDA between September 27, 2004, and October 4, 2008, under the 56 Regular Course. He is an officer in the Infantry Corps.
Major M.A. Usman
Major Usman, born on April 1, 1989, is from the Federal Capital Territory. His service number is N/15404.
He trained at the NDA between August 16, 2008, and September 14, 2012, as a member of the 60 Regular Course. He is an Infantry Corps officer.
Major D. Yusuf
Major Yusuf was born on May 26, 1988, and hails from Gombe State.
He serves in the Ordnance Corps with service number N/14753. He trained at the NDA between July 7, 2007, and September 8, 2012, as a member of the 59 Regular Course.
Major I. Dauda
Major Dauda, born on November 26, 1983, is from Jigawa State. His service number is N/13625.
He joined the Nigerian Army through the Direct Short Service Commission and trained between June 5, 2009, and March 27, 2010. He is an Infantry officer and a member of the Short Service Commission Course 38.
Captain Ibrahim Bello
Captain Bello was born on July 28, 1987, and is a member of the Direct Short Service Commission Course 43. His service number is N/16266.
Captain A.A. Yusuf
Captain Yusuf serves in the Nigerian Army with service number N/16724. Details about his training are still being reviewed.
Lieutenant S.S. Felix
Lieutenant Felix is an Army officer with service number N/18105. Information about his unit and course is yet to be confirmed.
Lieutenant Commander D.B Abdullahi
Lieutenant Commander Abdullahi serves in the Nigerian Navy with service number NN/3289. He holds a naval rank equivalent to a major in the Army.
Squadron Leader S.B. Adamu
Squadron Leader Adamu, a Nigerian Air Force officer with service number NAF/3481, holds a rank equivalent to a major in the Army.
The Defence Headquarters and the Federal Government have not issued any statement on the alleged coup plot.
Military authorities are continuing investigations to determine the level of involvement of each officer in the suspected plan to overthrow the government.
