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EXCLUSIVE: Auto dealer reveals details of vehicle purchases by coup suspect
NG🏛️ PoliticsCenter19 hr. ago

EXCLUSIVE: Auto dealer reveals details of vehicle purchases by coup suspect

An auto dealer in Abuja disclosed to military investigators that an Army officer implicated in an alleged 2025 coup plot purchased six high-value vehicles totaling N65 million in September 2025. The purchases included three Toyota Hilux trucks and one Toyota Prado SUV, according to investigation records shared with Premium Times. Ahmed Abdulganiyu, CEO of Arun G Motors, made the disclosure in an extrajudicial statement during interrogation by military investigators. This information is part of the prosecution's evidence against six individuals, including retired military officers, currently facing charges related to the alleged coup plot. The investigation, launched after the alleged plot was uncovered in September 2025, has focused on military officers, police personnel, and civilians involved in various aspects of the conspiracy. Among the key figures identified is Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji, who reportedly coordinated the plot with former Governor Timipre Sylva, who allegedly funded the operation. The case is being prosecuted in both the Federal High Court and the General Court Martial.

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EXCLUSIVE: Auto dealer reveals details of vehicle purchases by coup suspect

An auto dealer in Abuja disclosed to military investigators that an Army officer implicated in an alleged 2025 coup plot purchased six high-value vehicles totaling N65 million in September 2025. The purchases included three Toyota Hilux trucks and one Toyota Prado SUV, according to investigation records shared with Premium Times. Ahmed Abdulganiyu, CEO of Arun G Motors, made the disclosure in an extrajudicial statement during interrogation by military investigators. This information is part of the prosecution's evidence against six individuals, including retired military officers, currently facing charges related to the alleged coup plot. The investigation, launched after the alleged plot was uncovered in September 2025, has focused on military officers, police personnel, and civilians involved in various aspects of the conspiracy. Among the key figures identified is Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji, who reportedly coordinated the plot with former Governor Timipre Sylva, who allegedly funded the operation. The case is being prosecuted in both the Federal High Court and the General Court Martial.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about a coup-related investigation without overtly favoring any political side. It reports on the prosecution's evidence, the involvement of military officers, and the alleged coordination between figures like Colonel Ma’aji and former Governor Sylva. While a

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