16 Officers To Face Military Trial Over Coup Plot Against President Tinubu

The Nigerian Army has announced that investigations into 16 officers arrested for indiscipline and breaches of service regulations have been completed.

In a statement on Monday signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) said the investigation report has been submitted to the appropriate authority.

The DHQ said the investigation revealed that some officers were allegedly involved in plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, which violates military ethics and standards.

According to the statement, those implicated will be charged and tried before a military judicial panel under the Armed Forces Act and relevant regulations.

The AFN emphasized that the actions are disciplinary, aimed at maintaining discipline, order, and professionalism within the military, while ensuring fairness and due process.

The statement reads, ‘UPDATE ON DISCIPLINARY CASES INVOLVING SIXTEEN OFFICERS INVESTIGATED FOR INDISCIPLINE, BREACH OF SERVICE REGULATIONS

It would be recalled that the Defence Headquarters issued a press statement in October 2025 regarding the arrest of sixteen officers over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations.

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) wishes to inform the general public that investigations into the matter have been concluded and the report forwarded to appropriate superior authority in line with extant regulations.

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 the 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 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.”

KanyiDaily had reported how 16 top-ranking military officers were arrested by Nigeria’s Armed Forces over an alleged plan to overthrow President Bola Tinubu.