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Nigeria Military to Try Officers Over Alleged Plot to Overthrow Tinubu

Authorities have not disclosed who will be charged or when proceedings will begin.

Overview

  • Defence Headquarters said its investigation identified a number of the 16 officers arrested in October with allegations of plotting to topple the government.
  • Those found to have cases to answer will be arraigned before military judicial panels under the Armed Forces Act.
  • Officials have not released the identities of defendants, the exact number to be tried, or trial dates.
  • Legal experts cited in reporting say convictions for an attempted overthrow could carry the death penalty.
  • A civil society group reported deteriorating health and denied family access for some detainees and urged medical care or formal charges.