- Two military officers are on the run after they were named among those who allegedly plotted a coup to terminate Nigeria’s democracy,
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Major JM Ganaks and Captain G. Binuga declared wanted
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Defence Headquarters insists probe is a “routine internal process”
Two Nigerian military officers have escaped arrest and fled the country after being linked to an alleged coup plot aimed at toppling Nigeria’s democratic government.
Military sources confirmed that Major JM Ganaks and Captain G. Binuga were named among 18 officers under investigation but managed to evade capture.
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Major Ganaks, a member of the Nigerian Defence Academy’s regular course 58, is from the Federal Capital Territory and was stationed in Jaji, Kaduna State.
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Captain Binuga, who hails from Taraba State, belongs to regular course 64 and was serving with the Defence Headquarters Special Operations Forces (DHQ SOF) in Bida, Niger State.
According to top security officials, both officers are believed to have left Nigeria shortly before the second wave of arrests began.
More Arrests Underway
The investigation, which began in the first week of October, has already led to the detention of over 30 officers. Sources say 16 of them were earlier picked up for questioning, and several have made “useful statements” to interrogators.
While a few of the detained officers have remained silent, many others are reportedly cooperating with investigators.
Contrary to widespread speculation, the alleged coup was not planned for October 1, as initial arrests only commenced days later.
DHQ Maintains Silence
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has not confirmed any coup attempt publicly. However, it described the ongoing probe of the 16 officers as a routine internal process to ensure discipline and professionalism within the military ranks.
