Planning a coup in Nigeria is a waste

A coup in Nigeria would be a costly and unlikely success because the country’s military is fragmented, its security forces are heavily monitored, and past attempts have been swiftly suppressed, leading to severe legal penalties, international sanctions and widespread instability. The Nigerian constitution, strong civilian control of the armed forces, and active civil‑society watchdogs make any plot both dangerous and ineffective, with little chance of achieving lasting power. Views Nigeria