Planning a coup in Nigeria is a waste

A coup in Nigeria would face overwhelming obstacles and is widely regarded as a futile and dangerous undertaking. The country’s military is large, professionalized, and closely monitored by both domestic intelligence agencies and international partners such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and regional bodies like ECOWAS. Past attempts—most notably the failed 1990 coup plot against General Ibrahim Babangida and the 1993 abortive bid by Major General Gideon Orkar—were quickly suppressed, leading to mass arrests, executions, and tighter security controls. Nigeria’s federal structure, ethnic diversity, and strong civil‑society networks further complicate any effort to seize power, while the economic... Views Nigeria