07/08/2026
π¨ BREAKING NEWS π¨
Wike Was Nearly Approached Over Coup Plot
A retired naval captain standing trial for an alleged plot to overthrow President Tinubu's government has admitted he knew about the plan, according to court testimony.
βοΈ Ex-Navy Captain Erasmus Victor, one of six defendants in the case, told investigators he was aware of the alleged coup discussions.
π£οΈ He said FCT Minister Nyesom Wike was reportedly floated as a possible financier during the plotters' search for sponsors β but investigators found no evidence Wike knew about or was contacted regarding the plan.
π Victor claims he repeatedly urged the alleged mastermind, Army Colonel Mohammed Ma'aji, to drop the plot, but never reported it to security agencies.
The case, tied to an alleged 2025 conspiracy to overthrow Tinubu's administration, continues before the Federal High Court in Abuja.