Coup Plot: N45 billion disbursed to detained soldiers, politicians from NDDC account

As military authorities continue their investigations into the alleged coup, a sum of N45 billion has been discovered to have left the account of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC to individual accounts of soldiers who have been detained in connection with the coup.

Some politically exposed persons who it couldn’t be confirmed of their arrest alsomgot partner the money, according to investigation.

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The suspect within the military and political circle planned to topple the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, but the information leaked and was first published by SaharaReporters on October 19.

It was reported that the much anticipated 65th independence day celebration was cancelled as a result of the coup scare by the Federal Government.

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The military however maintained firm position through a statement by the Director of Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Tukur Gusau, that there was no coup.

The Directorate of Intelligence Agency of the Nigeria Military on Tuesday raided the Abuja and Yenagoa residences of the former Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva which was confirmed by his younger brother.

Sylva, also a former governor of Bayelsa allegedly fled the country before security agents to yo his residences.

Meanwhile, the discovery of the disbursed N45 billion from the NDDC account strengthened investigators’ suspicion leading to arrest of NÐC officials who are currently being interrogated.

CAPITAL POST learnt in Portharcourt that there was panic over arrest of some officials at the NDDC headquarters.

While, it’s a tradition for the military to maintain sealed lips on national security issues, a source confirmed arrest of top NDDC officials, it remains unclear if any politically exposed has been arrested.

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