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EXCLUSIVE: How Tinubu's Finance Minister Wale Edun Reportedly Collapsed After Seeing His Name On “Kill List” Of Alleged Coup Plotters

Fresh facts have emerged in the sudden illness of Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, who reportedly took ill suddenly on the eve of his scheduled trip to Washington, D.C., for the World Bank Fall Meetings.

According to multiple sources familiar with the development, Edun’s collapse was not due to a medical condition alone but allegedly linked to a shocking security revelation that left him terrified.

A top source told SaharaReporters: “Minister of Finance Edun collapsed when told he was number 4 on the kill list of alleged coup plotters.”

The source explained that the “kill list” was allegedly drawn up by a group of military officers accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration in what was described as a “violent takeover plan.”

“The new revelation that led to the abrupt illness of the Minister of Finance of Nigeria, Wale Edun, who was suddenly ill on the eve of his trip to Washington, DC, was that he saw his name on the kill list,” one insider said.

The minister, after the government initially denying reports that he had been flown abroad for medical attention, was later sighted in London.

“Edun collapsed upon being shown a kill list purportedly prepared by a group of military officers who reportedly were planning to overthrow President Tinubu’s regime in a violent manner.

"After initially denying that he was flown to London, Edun was sighted in London where he was walking wobbly to an Art Show as a proof of life,” the top insider said.

Two weeks ago, Wale Edun confirmed his travel to the United Kingdom for medical attention after an exclusive report by SaharaReporters stated that he had been flown abroad for urgent treatment following a serious illness.

The minister’s State of health had been described by a top government source as “very serious.”

SaharaReporters on Thursday reported that an officer of the Nigerian Navy, Lieutenant Commander B Abdullahi, was identified as one of the senior military officers detained by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) for allegedly planning a coup d’etat to overthrow President Bola Tinubu.

SaharaReporters had exclusively reported the arrest and subsequent detention of the senior military officers led by an Army Brigadier General for planning a coup on October 1st Independent Day celebrations.

While the Nigerian military in a statement claimed the detention of the officers was linked to "repeated failure in promotion examinations and perceived career stagnation", top sources had revealed that they were actually arrested over a coup plot.

A top source from the Nigerian military authorities told SaharaReporters on Thursday that a Naval officer and two Air Force personnel are among the detained officers, while the others are from the Nigerian Army.

The authoritative source identified the Navy personnel as Lt Commander B Abdullahi.

Sources in the Defence Headquarters had confirmed that the officers, drawn from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, were picked up in coordinated operations by military intelligence after weeks of secret surveillance.

Below are the profiles of the detained officers as compiled by Premium Times:

1. Brigadier General Musa Abubakar Sadiq (N/10321) Brigadier General Sadiq is believed to be the suspected leader of the alleged coup plot.

This is not his first brush with controversy. In October 2024, he was reportedly detained for “alleged diversion of rice palliatives and selling of military equipment, including generator sets and operational vehicles to scrap yards.”

2. Colonel M.A. Ma’aji (N/10668)

Colonel Ma’aji, born on March 1, 1976, is a Nupe native from Niger State.

3. Lieutenant Colonel S. Bappah (N/13036)

Lt. Col. Bappah, from Bauchi State is a member of the 56 Regular Course.

4. Lieutenant Colonel A.A. Hayatu (N/13038)

A native of Kaduna State.

5. Lieutenant Colonel P. Dangnap (N/13025) from Plateau State, Dangnap. He was court-martialed in 2015 alongside 29 others for offences linked to the Boko Haram war.

6. Lieutenant Colonel M. Almakura (N/12983)

Lt. Col. Almakura, also from Nasarawa State, was born on March 18, 1983.

7. Major A.J. Ibrahim (N/13065)

From Gombe State, Major Ibrahim was born on June 12, 1987.

8. Major M.M. Jiddah (N/13003)

Born on July 9, 1985, Major Jiddah hails from Katsina State.

He is an Infantry officer and member of the 56 Regular Course (2004–2008).

9. Major M.A. Usman (N/15404)

Major Usman, from the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

10. Major D. Yusuf (N/14753)

Born on May 26, 1988, Major Yusuf hails from Gombe State.

He serves in the Ordnance Corps.

11. Major I. Dauda (N/13625)

From Jigawa State, Major Dauda joined the Army through the Direct Short Service Commission (Course 38).

12. Captain Ibrahim Bello (N/16266)

Born on July 28, 1987, Captain Bello is a member of the Direct Short Service Commission Course 43.

13. Captain A.A. Yusuf (N/16724)

Captain Yusuf is a Nigerian Army officer with limited public records available.

14. Lieutenant S.S. Felix (N/18105)

Lt. Felix is among the junior officers in detention. Details about his role remain unclear.

15. Lieutenant Commander D.B. Abdullahi (NN/3289)

Lt. Commander Abdullahi serves in the Nigerian Navy and is one of two non-Army officers detained in connection with the alleged coup plot.

16. Squadron Leader S.B. Adamu (NAF/3481)

Squadron Leader Adamu serves in the Nigerian Air Force. His alleged involvement remains under investigation.

SaharaReporters

According to multiple sources familiar with the development, Edun’s collapse was not due to a medical condition alone but allegedly linked to a shocking security revelation that left him terrified.

Nigerian Military Sources Reveal Identities Of All 16 Officers Detained For Alleged Coup Plot
October 30, 2025
NEWS

Top sources in the Nigerian military have finally revealed the names and departments of the 16 senior military officers currently being detained by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) over an alleged plot to overthrow the Bola Tinubu-led government.

SaharaReporters earlier exclusively reported that an officer of the Nigerian Navy, Lieutenant Commander B Abdullahi, was identified as one of the senior military officers detained.

Sources in the Defence Headquarters confirmed that the officers, drawn from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, were picked up in coordinated operations by military intelligence after weeks of secret surveillance.

Below are the profiles of the detained officers as compiled by Premium Times:

1. Brigadier General Musa Abubakar Sadiq (N/10321) Brigadier General Sadiq is believed to be the suspected leader of the alleged coup plot.

This is not his first brush with controversy. In October 2024, he was reportedly detained for “alleged diversion of rice palliatives and selling of military equipment, including generator sets and operational vehicles to scrap yards.”

2. Colonel M.A. Ma’aji (N/10668)

Colonel Ma’aji, born on March 1, 1976, is a Nupe native from Niger State.

3. Lieutenant Colonel S. Bappah (N/13036)

Lt. Col. Bappah, from Bauchi State is a member of the 56 Regular Course.

4. Lieutenant Colonel A.A. Hayatu (N/13038)

A native of Kaduna State.

5. Lieutenant Colonel P. Dangnap (N/13025) from Plateau State, Dangnap. He was court-martialed in 2015 alongside 29 others for offences linked to the Boko Haram war.

6. Lieutenant Colonel M. Almakura (N/12983)

Lt. Col. Almakura, also from Nasarawa State, was born on March 18, 1983.

7. Major A.J. Ibrahim (N/13065)

From Gombe State, Major Ibrahim was born on June 12, 1987.

8. Major M.M. Jiddah (N/13003)

Born on July 9, 1985, Major Jiddah hails from Katsina State.

He is an Infantry officer and member of the 56 Regular Course (2004–2008).

9. Major M.A. Usman (N/15404)

Major Usman, from the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

10. Major D. Yusuf (N/14753)

Born on May 26, 1988, Major Yusuf hails from Gombe State.

He serves in the Ordnance Corps.

11. Major I. Dauda (N/13625)

From Jigawa State, Major Dauda joined the Army through the Direct Short Service Commission (Course 38).

12. Captain Ibrahim Bello (N/16266)

Born on July 28, 1987, Captain Bello is a member of the Direct Short Service Commission Course 43.

13. Captain A.A. Yusuf (N/16724)

Captain Yusuf is a Nigerian Army officer with limited public records available.

14. Lieutenant S.S. Felix (N/18105)

Lt. Felix is among the junior officers in detention. Details about his role remain unclear.

15. Lieutenant Commander D.B. Abdullahi (NN/3289)

Lt. Commander Abdullahi serves in the Nigerian Navy and is one of two non-Army officers detained in connection with the alleged coup plot.

16. Squadron Leader S.B. Adamu (NAF/3481)

Squadron Leader Adamu serves in the Nigerian Air Force. His alleged involvement remains under investigation.

Meanwhile, SaharaReporters had reported how military operatives raided the Abuja residence of former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, in connection with the alleged coup plot currently under investigation by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA).

Multiple security sources confirmed to SaharaReporters that the raid occurred at Sylva’s home in the Maitama area of Abuja.

According to insiders, a “special military team” carried out the operation after intelligence linked a “former South-South governor” to secret meetings allegedly held with some of the detained military officers.

Sylva in a release had confirmed the military raid on his Abuja residence, while distancing himself from the alleged coup.

SaharaReporters

SaharaReporters earlier exclusively reported that an officer of the Nigerian Navy, Lieutenant Commander B Abdullahi, was identified as one of the senior military officers detained.

Nawa ooo.. That was indeed a narrow escape. They would have returned this country back to northern hegemony.

Was there truly a coup plot, or are these merely Tinubu’s APC propaganda lies meant to distract Nigerians who have come to realize how unpopular the government he presides over has become?

These are speculations that may be very far from the truth, probably for entertainment or distractions

If he is that much of a coward, he should resign just incase another plot is underway going by how the military operates. I never knew Tinubu can work this fast. He restructured the military in few days because of his personal safety but the safety of millions of Nigerians is none of his business and can take forever to fix.

You can see how people are doubting whether there was coup or just a hoax. Public trust on the government has collapsed. No other civilian government in Nigeria had it this bad.

givedemwotowoto:
You can see how people are doubting whether there was coup or just a hoax. Public trust on the government has collapsed. No other civilian government in Nigeria had it this bad.

Their was never a coup, just propaganda for protection purpose

OLAADEGBU:
According to multiple sources familiar with the development, Edun’s collapse was not due to a medical condition alone but allegedly linked to a shocking security revelation that left him terrified.

You this OP and fake news Sahara Reporters, e be like say dem dey do you from home.

They wanted to kee Tinubu and his boys. Who can kee the gods? You think Politics is just physical? Go and ask Atiku why he has many Marabouts from the Middle East. You will need to kee Ogun, Sango, Obatala, Osun, Aiyelala and Esu Odara before you can kee the god of Politics, Emilokan JAGABAN.

They should go and find out the meaning of EDUN, which is Wale’s surname. You think this game is a joke?

Saharareporters and fake news are like 5 and 6. Their initial report said he died. Saharareporters is a reflection of its founder.

Pls stop, there was no coup

Nigeria about happening to him… let’s see how far it goes

Source: Sahara reporters

Na only those who no dey think go believe this junk news

ElSudani:
Saharareporters and fake news are like 5 and 6. Their initial report said he died. Saharareporters is a reflection of its founder.

Wait for this to make it to fp without verification

Why do we fear death so much as a people?

If there’s one thing we shouldn’t fear, that thing is death because it is inevitable.

This would have been serious, please may I ask, who is number one on the list.

They will budget for more bullet proof vehicles in 2026. We go pay tax well well

EmperorIsaac:
Nawa ooo.. That was indeed a narrow escape. They would have returned this country back into northern hegemony.

We have what now.I guise SW hegemony. The celebration in SE,SS and north would have been loud on the streets

Imindmybusiness:
If he is that much of a coward, he should resign just incase another plot is underway going by how the military operates. I never knew Tinubu can work this fast. He restructured the military in few days because of his personal safety but the safety of millions of Nigerians is none of his business and can take forever to fix.

Believe Saharareporters at your own peril.
They were the ones who reported that Mr Wale Edun collapsed due to a stroke but we later saw Mr Wale at a gallery in UK walking with his two legs.
Saharareporters and speculated fairy tales and lies are like siamese twins.
The collapse is now due to coup.

iwaeda:
This would have been serious, please may I ask, who is number one on the list.

A milo corn

Putinofrussia:
Believe Saharareporters at your own peril.
They were the ones who reported that Mr Wale Edun collapsed due to a stroke but we later saw Mr Wale at a gallery in UK walking with his two legs.
Saharareporters and speculated fairy tales and lies are like siamese twins.The collapse is now due to coup.
Saharareporters and speculated fairy tales and lies are like siamese twins.

You are right. I shouldn't believe Saharareporters but they first reported the coup which you people called speculation only for Tinubu to start running helter skelter. Maybe his nightmares are pursuing him and not because of the coup. I'll rather believe saharareporters than believe those who were given laptops to defend rubbish. At least, there is evidence since the man who gave them the laptops publicly confessed to it.

Yoruba propaganda.

So a written kill list was found. On who?

Fear of the unknown? A government doing well needs to fear no coup or uprising.

Person wey mismanage rice wan rule Nigeria?

Fear fear!! Winning and dining with the devil but u don't have a strong heart

Racoon:
Fear of the unknown? A government doing well needs to fear no coup or uprising.

Very disingenuous summation. Every sane individual knows that Nigeria is a country where some section feel that they are perpetual inheritors of political power while another section feel it's their God given portion to continue to be pampered and allowed to have their way. Whenever a leader emerges who doesn't belong to either of these 2 sections, they will do and say anything to destroy the administration of that person. That's exactly your case. Ahracoonlahi!!

E reach to collapse, unto say we want to serve our fatherland.
Number 4 on the kill list.

If the officers were truly found guilty

They are good as dead and buried

Same way Fashiola use handkerchief find camera for toll gate