Behind Nigeria's murky coup plot - the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest

Court documents reveal a shadowy plot involving cash, spiritual rituals, and a Nollywood actor in Nigeria's alleged coup attempt. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Behind Nigeria's murky coup plot - the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest

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A shadowy plot to overthrow the Nigerian government, involving cash payments, prayer sessions, and the arrest of a Nollywood actor, has been laid bare in court papers and testimony from sources close to the investigation, the BBC has learned. The alleged conspiracy, which has sent shockwaves through the West African nation, centres on a network of individuals accused of seeking to destabilise the democratically elected government through a combination of financial inducements, spiritual manipulation, and military contacts. The case has drawn intense public scrutiny due to its sensational elements, including the involvement of a well-known figure from Nigeria's prolific film industry. According to court documents reviewed by the BBC, the plot allegedly involved the transfer of substantial sums of money to key individuals, intended to secure their loyalty and cooperation in executing the coup. The papers detail payments made in both local currency and foreign exchange, with some transactions traced through informal banking networks known as 'hawala' systems, which operate outside official channels. Sources close to the investigation have confirmed that the financial trail is a primary focus for prosecutors, who are working to establish the full extent of the funding and its origins. The documents suggest that the money was to be used not only for bribes but also to procure weapons and other logistical support. Alongside the financial transactions, the court papers describe a series of prayer meetings and spiritual rituals that were allegedly conducted to seek divine favour for the coup's success. These gatherings, held in private residences and undisclosed locations, involved participants reciting specific verses and performing ceremonies aimed at ensuring the plot remained hidden from authorities and that the transition of power would be smooth. The inclusion of spiritual elements reflects the deep intertwining of religion and politics in Nigerian society, where both Christian and Muslim leaders often wield significant influence. Sources said that some of those arrested have claimed the prayers were merely for national unity, not subversion, but investigators...

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