Alleged coup plotters arraigned, remanded in DSS custody

Nigeria’s Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the remand of six defendants in the custody of the Department of State Services after they were arraigned on a 13-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism. At the sitting, which commenced at about 1:46pm, the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi SAN, informed the court […]

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Nigerian govt files 13-count charge against alleged coup plotters

Nigerian government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against six individuals, including two retired senior military officers and a serving police inspector, over an alleged plot to wage war against Nigeria and commit acts of terrorism. Charged are retired Major General Mohammed Gana, retired Naval Captain Erasmus Victor, Inspector […]

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Nigeria’s DHQ moves to arraign alleged coup plotters, as military investigation closes

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQs) on Monday said personnel indicted after investigations into alleged misconduct by some military officers, which uncovered claims of a plot to overthrow the government, will be arraigned before an appropriate military military court. Security and military sources familiar with the matter said President Bola Tinubu had expressed confidence in the military […]

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