The Defense Minister of Nigeria has instructed the Intelligence Agency to focus its efforts on identifying and addressing individuals involved in plotting coups.

 In response to speculations of a potential military takeover in Nigeria, decisive measures have been implemented. Minister of Defence, Bello Matawalle, has issued a pivotal directive aimed at addressing and thwarting any suspected coup plotting activities. This report provides a comprehensive overview of his issued instructions.

Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, has directed the Defence Intelligence Agency to actively pursue individuals promoting coup activities within the nation. The announcement of this directive came on Thursday through a statement from the Director of Information, Press, and Public Relations at the Defence Ministry, Henshaw Ogubike. Matawalle strongly condemned those advocating for an unlawful overthrow of the government, labeling them as instigators of chaos, and warned that severe consequences await them if apprehended.

In FCT, Abuja, Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle has directed the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to actively pursue individuals promoting a military takeover of the nation. This instruction was communicated through a statement on Thursday, March 7, as announced by Henshaw Ogubike, the Director of Information, Press, and Public Relations at the Defence Ministry.