How Alleged Coup Plotters Recruited Construction Workers Inside Aso Villa for Security Intelligence
By Jamisi Newsline
Fresh details have emerged on how alleged coup plotters infiltrated Nigeria’s seat of power by recruiting construction workers operating within the Aso Rock Presidential Villa to obtain sensitive internal security information.
According to intelligence reports, the suspects allegedly exploited ongoing construction and maintenance projects within the Presidential Villa to plant informants who had unrestricted access to restricted zones. These workers, reportedly hired through subcontractors, were said to have passed vital security layouts, movement patterns, and operational details to the coup planners.
Security sources disclosed that the plotters deliberately targeted individuals with daily access to sensitive areas, believing they would attract minimal suspicion due to the routine nature of their work. The information gathered allegedly included security schedules, access routes, and internal vulnerabilities within the Villa.
Investigations further revealed that the recruitment process was carried out discreetly, with communication channeled through intermediaries to avoid direct links between the coup suspects and the recruited workers. Authorities say financial inducements and promises of protection were used to secure the cooperation of those involved.
The revelation has raised serious concerns about internal security protocols at critical national assets, prompting a comprehensive review of contractor vetting processes and access control measures within the Presidential Villa.
Security agencies have assured Nigerians that decisive steps are being taken to tighten surveillance, reassess contractor clearance procedures, and prevent future breaches. Several arrests have reportedly been made, while investigations into the wider network of collaborators are ongoing.
The development comes amid heightened national security alerts following recent allegations of attempts to undermine Nigeria’s democratic institutions.
