According to a report by Premium Times, Nigerian security agencies foiled an alleged coup plot on September 30, 2025, arresting key military and civilian suspects accused of planning to depose, and possibly assassinate, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his Vice Shettima, the Senate President Godswil Akpabio and the Speaker.
The operation reportedly coincided with the President’s official trip to Imo State, during which he was said to be unaware that a coordinated security sweep was underway. Premium Times reports that the joint operation led to the arrest of the alleged principal architects of the plot, alongside other accomplices drawn from both military and civilian circles.
Timipre Sylva, former Bayelsa Governor and the past Minister of State for Petroleum was named as a funding source of the failed coup.
Sources familiar with the investigation told the newspaper that the arrests followed weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance, culminating in a decisive crackdown aimed at neutralising what authorities described as a serious threat to national security and constitutional order.
While official details remain limited, Premium Times notes that the suspects are expected to face further investigation and possible prosecution in line with existing laws. Security agencies have not publicly disclosed the identities of those arrested or the full scope of the alleged plot.
The development underscores heightened vigilance by Nigeria’s security services amid concerns over internal stability, with authorities reiterating their commitment to safeguarding democratic governance and the safety of the President.
