Tension in Nigeria as Coup Rumours Rock Military: Lawyers, Civil Groups Rally Behind Democracy
Tension in Nigeria as Coup Rumours Rock Military: Lawyers, Civil Groups Rally Behind Democracy Reports of an alleged coup plot by some military personnel to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration have sparked outrage across Nigeria, drawing condemnation from senior lawyers, civil society groups, and retired generals who warned against any attempt to derail democracy. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has, however, dismissed the reports, stressing that there was “no coup-related detention or plan within the Armed Forces.” Speaking with Sunday PUNCH, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, said the military was unaware of any plot to overthrow…