Military arraigns 36 officers over alleged coup plot against Tinubu

Military arraigns officers

The Nigerian military has formally commenced the trial of dozens of officers accused of involvement in an alleged coup plot, inaugurating a General Court-Martial in Abuja under heavy security and strict secrecy. The proceedings, which began  yesterday, are being held at the Guards Brigade Scorpion Mess in Asokoro, with journalists barred from accessing the courtroom.  The closed-door arrangement underscores the sensitive nature of the case, which centres on allegations of an attempt to overthrow the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. At least 30 serving military personnel—comprising both senior and junior officers—are…

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Alleged Coup Plot: FG accuses retired Gen., others of ₦71m terror funding

FG on coup plotters

…As Court orders DSS remand The Federal Government has detailed an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing a retired Major-General, Moh’d Ibrahim Gana, and several others of conspiring to destabilise the Nigerian State and financing terrorism with over ₦71 million. The allegations are contained in a charge filed on April 20, 2026, by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/206/2026, lists the defendants as retired Naval Captain Erasmus Ochegobia Victor, Inspector…

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Confusion trails trial of suspected coup plotters – Report

Report on coup plotters

Uncertainty surrounds the planned trial of officers accused of plotting a coup against President Bola Tinubu, as the Federal Government has yet to decide whether they will face a court-martial or be arraigned in a civilian court. According to a published report yesterday, the federal government had not given instruction on whether the suspects should be court-martialled or arraigned in a regular court. Recall that 16 senior officers were arrested in October 2025, alongside about 24 others, over the alleged plot. While the Defence Headquarters later confirmed their arrest for…

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