Retired Army General, Commanding Officer Arrested Over Alleged Coup 

Retired Army General, Commanding Officer Arrested Over Alleged Coup

Retired General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana and his son, Lieutenant Colonel Sadiq Ibrahim-Gana, have been arrested by military authorities.

They are accused of involvement in a plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government.

The General’s arrest is reportedly linked to his role as a “godfather” to the alleged coup mastermind, Colonel Alhassan Ma’aji. Investigators believe Gana may have known about the plan due to their long-standing relationship.

A military source commented on the situation, stating, “A retired Army General, Mohammed Ibrahim Gana, was also arrested. He is said to be the one who helped the alleged mastermind of the coup, Colonel Alhassan Ma’aji, get admission into NDA in August 1995. Being Ma’aji’s godfather, they believed he was aware of the plan, nothing else was linked to him apart from that.”

The crackdown has extended to various civilians, including mechanics and a construction worker. Critics argue that many of these individuals are innocent and were detained based on weak intelligence.

Currently, 35 military officers from various ranks and branches are being held in custody. The majority of the detained officers are reportedly from the northern region of Nigeria.

Detainees are allegedly being held in poor conditions in underground cells, leading to health issues. Despite initial denials, the military has now formally acknowledged the coup investigation.