Alleged coup plot ringleader Col Ma'aji planned to force his way into Presidential Villa - DSS witness tells court

Zekeri Umoru, the fourth defendant in the trial of six suspected coup plotters, stated that Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji intended to force his way into the Presidential Villa. Umoru alleged that Ma’aji offered money to recruit individuals working inside the Villa, including soldiers and DSS personnel. He also revealed that discussions were held to switch off electricity at the Villa to aid the operation, but he warned that such an action would trigger immediate investigations.