Alleged Coup Plot: Four Ex-Militant Leaders Reportedly Placed on Security Watchlist
By Paul Ebi
According to emerging media reports, four former militant leaders from the Niger Delta region have been placed under a high-level security watchlist by Nigerian intelligence agencies over alleged links to a suspected coup plot.
Sources familiar with the development revealed that the individuals under scrutiny include two ex-militant commanders from Rivers State, one from Ondo State, and another from Bayelsa State — all of whom were once prominent figures during the height of the Niger Delta armed struggle.
Though the full details of the allegations remain sketchy, security sources reportedly confirmed that the move follows increasing intelligence monitoring of certain networks believed to be “reconnecting old alliances” amid growing political tension across the country.
It was further gathered that the affected individuals have been under discreet surveillance for weeks, with security operatives tracking their movements, communications, and financial transactions.
The development has sparked concerns within the Niger Delta, as some local leaders warn against any action that could reignite unrest in the oil-rich region.
While there has been no official statement yet from the Defence Headquarters or the Department of State Services (DSS), insiders suggest that the situation is being handled “with utmost caution” to avoid unnecessary panic or political controversy.
Observers say the move reflects heightened national security vigilance following a wave of speculation about political instability and alleged plots against the current democratic order.
As of press time, none of the named ex-militant leaders have publicly responded to the reports, and their identities have not been officially disclosed by authorities.
