Defence Minister warns coup planners are 'wasting time', reveals role in uncovering plot
Defence Minister Christopher Musa declared that anyone planning a coup in Nigeria is 'wasting their time' during an Arise Television interview Friday. Musa revealed he personally uncovered and reported a recent coup plot, chaired its investigation committee, and described the plotters as 'confused individuals' who misled junior officers. The minister emphasized that democracy remains preferable to military rule and that both the military and civilians would resist any overthrow attempt. Musa highlighted that Armed Forces members receive good salaries with ongoing efforts to increase allowances and provide better equipment for troops fighting insecurity. Court-martial proceedings for the alleged coup plotters are now ongoing, with Musa assuring due process while maintaining the facts are 'very, very clear'. The minister stressed that any coup attempt would fail as Nigerians would defend their democratic system.