The release of the names and States of origin of the military officers alleged to have planned the failed military coup against the government of President Bola Tinubu showed that it was all a Northern affair.
The the full names, States and ranks of the 16 officers listed for trial are as follows:
1. Brigadier General Musa Abubakar Sadiq (Nasarawa, 44th Regular Course)
2. Colonel M. A. Ma’aji (Niger, 47th Regular Course)
3. Lieutenant Colonel S. Bappah (Bauchi, 56th Regular Course)
4. Lieutenant Colonel A. A. Hayatu (Kaduna, 56th Regular Course)
5. Lieutenant Colonel Dangnan (Plateau, 56th Regular Course)
6. Lieutenant Colonel M. Almakura (Nasarawa, 56th Regular Course)
7. Major A. J. Ibrahim (Gombe, 56th Regular Course)
8. Major M. M. Jiddah (Katsina, 56th Regular Course)
9. Major M. A. Usman (Federal Capital Territory, 60th Regular Course)
10. Major D. Yusuf (Gombe, 59th Regular Course)
11. Major I. Dauda (Jigawa, DSSC 38)
12. Captain I. Bello (DSSC 43)
13. Captain A. A. Yusuf
14. Lieutenant S. S. Felix (DSSC)
15. Lieutenant Commander D. B. Abdullahi (Nigerian Navy)
16. Squadron Leader S. B. Adamu (Nigerian Air Force)
A review of the list shows that most of the officers are drawn from the Infantry, Signals, and Ordnance Corps.
The Director of Defence Information, Major-General Samaila Uba, confirmed that investigative panel constituted by the military authorities has concluded its assignment on the matter.
Major-General Samaila Uba said that the trials of the officers will proceed as part of efforts to enforce discipline and uphold professionalism within the armed forces.
