President Bola Tinubu
Nigerian military authorities said they have identified a number of their officers allegedly involved in a coup plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The military said this in a statement by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, on Monday.
The statement indicated that the officers will soon be arraigned before a judicial panel to face trial in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations, with allegations of plotting to overthrow the government, which is inconsistent with the ethics, values and professional standards required of members of the AFN.
The Defence Headquarters had, in October 2025, announced the arrest of sixteen officers for investigation over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations.
The Armed Forces of Nigeria said the investigations into the matter have been concluded and the report forwarded to the appropriate superior authority in line with extant regulations.
DHQ said the comprehensive investigation process, conducted in accordance with established military procedures, has carefully examined all circumstances surrounding the conduct of the affected personnel.
“The findings have identified a number of officers with allegations of plotting to overthrow the government, which is inconsistent with the ethics, values and professional standards required of members of the AFN.
“Accordingly, those with cases to answer will be formally arraigned before an appropriate military judicial panel to face trial in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations. This ensures accountability while upholding the principles of fairness and due process.
“The AFN reiterates that measures being taken are purely disciplinary and part of ongoing institutional mechanisms to preserve order, discipline and operational effectiveness within the ranks. The Armed Forces remain resolute in maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, loyalty and respect for constitutional authority,” the DHQ said.
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