The Digest:
A maintenance worker at the Presidential Villa, Zekeri Umoru, has admitted his involvement in an alleged 2025 plot to violently overthrow President Bola Tinubu. In a recorded extra-judicial statement played in court, Umoru said he was co-opted into the plot by Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, who is attached to the Presidential Clinic. He alleged that a man later identified as Colonel Mohammed "Ma'aji" gave him cash totaling over N10 million, including N8.8 million in a "Ghana Must Go" bag. Umoru claimed Ibrahim later told him Ma'aji was planning to "sanitize the government" with unnamed "boys."
Key Points:
- A Villa insider allegedly facilitated access for coup plotters.
- Over N10 million in cash was allegedly handed to the accused.
- An Islamic cleric received millions for "prayers," but investigators found discrepancies.
- The court viewed video evidence of extra-judicial statements.
- Trial continues on May 11, 12, and 13.
Watch for further revelations as the trial continues and whether more Villa staff are implicated.
Sources: Daily Post, Daily Trust
