Military Officers Flee Amid Escalating Arrests in Alleged Coup Attempt

According to reports, two Nigerian military soldiers have left the country after being identified as part of a conspiracy to topple the country’s democratic government.

The Cable was informed by security sources that the two officers managed to flee just before authorities started a fresh round of arrests related to the failed coup attempt, which has resulted in the detention of at least 16 officers since the first week of October.

Major J. M. Ganaks, service number N/14363, a participant in Regular Course 58 of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), was one of the escaping officers. He was based in Jaji, Kaduna State, and is from the Federal Capital Territory.

The second officer, Captain G. Binuga (service number N/167722), was a member of Regular Course 64 and hails from Taraba State. The Defense Headquarters Special Operations Force (SOF) in Bida, Niger State, was where he was last assigned.

According to reports, both officers were among the 18 individuals who were initially scheduled for arrest; however, they were able to avoid capture and are currently thought to have departed the country.

According to sources, the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), which is in charge of the investigation, has obtained “useful statements” from people who have previously been arrested.

A top security source claims that the information gathered during questioning has assisted the authorities in making more arrests, increasing the total number of arrested cops to more than thirty.

The insider said, “Many of the arrested officers have been very cooperative, but some are keeping mum.”

The arrests are a part of a statewide operation on alleged military personnel who are suspected of conspiring to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu.