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16 Officers Face Trial for Alleged Coup Plot in Nigeria

1/26/2026

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Nigeria's Defence Headquarters says 16 officers arrested last year for misconduct may face trials for allegedly plotting a coup against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Defence Headquarters confirms investigations found strong evidence against several officers.
Major-General Samaila Uba says the accused will be tried by a military judicial panel and may face the death penalty.
The development follows President Tinubu's October overhaul of military leadership to boost national security amid ongoing armed threats.

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Nigeria's Defence Headquarters says 16 officers arrested last year for misconduct may face trials for allegedly plotting a coup against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Defence Headquarters confirms investigations found strong evidence against several officers.
Major-General Samaila Uba says the accused will be tried by a military judicial panel and may face the death penalty.
The development follows President Tinubu's October overhaul of military leadership to boost national security amid ongoing armed threats.