A group of Nigerian military officers will be prosecuted for allegedly plotting to overthrow the Government of President Bola Tinubu, following findings by an investigative panel, the Nigeria Defence Headquarters has announced on Monday, January 26.
At least 16 officers were arrested in October for what authorities described as acts of indiscipline and breaches of military regulations. A subsequent investigation confirmed evidence of a coup plot, according to military spokesperson Samaila Uba.
Uba said the officers identified as culpable would be arraigned before a military judicial panel in line with established procedures, although it remains unclear how many of the arrested officers will ultimately face trial. Authorities have also indicated that additional measures are being taken to
maintain discipline and operational effectiveness within the armed forces.
The alleged plot comes amid a wave of coups and attempted coups across West and Central Africa, including recent incidents in Benin and Guinea-Bissau late last year. Analysts link the trend to disputed elections, constitutional tensions, security challenges and growing youth dissatisfaction.