The individuals allegedly plotting a coup against the Bola Tinubu administration purchased 32 Volkswagen Golf cars and SUVs to aid their covert operations, according to sources.
Security sources with direct knowledge of the matter informed this newspaper that military investigators obtained evidence of the purchases.
Investigators found that the vehicles were procured to disguise movements, gather intelligence, and enable discreet access to sensitive locations, including airports and other public facilities at strategic points.
The vehicles were allegedly used to transport operatives without attracting attention and to conduct reconnaissance activities linked to the plot.
One of our sources stated that documentary records of the purchases, including receipts and transaction trails, were recovered during the investigations and form part of the evidence being compiled against the suspects.
These records reportedly detail how the vehicles and other logistics were financed and distributed among operatives.
“[At least] 25 military officers and personnel are expected to face trial in connection with the coup attempt,” one source said.
In addition, an unspecified number of civilians are currently in custody, being held and investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the State Security Services (SSS) for their alleged roles in financing, logistics, and coordination.
Security officials say further arrests are likely as investigations continue, with more revelations expected regarding the structure, funding channels, and operational planning behind the failed coup plot.
