Nigeria TV Info – Military Denies Coup Plot Following Alleged Raids on Former Governor’s Residences

Abuja, Nigeria – A day after reports emerged that soldiers of the Nigerian Army allegedly raided the residences of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s loyalist and former Bayelsa State Governor in Abuja and Bayelsa, military authorities have declined to comment on the matter.

The raids, which quickly became a trending topic, were linked by some reports to a rumored coup attempt. However, the Nigerian Army has firmly denied any connection to a coup.

In a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the military clarified that a routine internal exercise led to the arrest of sixteen personnel over issues of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations. The statement emphasized that the detained officers are still under investigation and have not been connected to any coup attempt, contrary to media speculation.

The military’s response comes amid heightened public attention and widespread discussion about the alleged raids, as Nigerians await further official updates.