Sources said the official was arrested for allegedly transferring a large sum of money to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, suspected to be one of the financiers of the plan. Investigators believe the money was meant to fund the coup attempt.

Sylva’s Abuja home was reportedly searched by security operatives, who arrested his younger brother, Paga, and his driver. The former Bayelsa governor was said to be outside the country during the operation and decided not to return after learning of the arrests.

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Military sources confirmed that several officers, from the rank of Captain to Brigadier General, are in custody for alleged involvement in the failed plot.

Source: Punch