Military court martial begins for 36 personnel over coup allegations
The Defence Headquarters has inaugurated a General Court Martial to try 36 serving military personnel accused of mutiny and attempting to overthrow the government. Major General Samaila Uba announced that the inauguration took place on April 24, 2026, following an earlier statement on January 26, 2026. The proceedings are being conducted in line with due process and military legal frameworks. The Federal Government has also arraigned six individuals, including two retired senior military officers, before a Federal High Court in Abuja over a related alleged coup plot.
What we know
- The Defence Headquarters inaugurated a General Court Martial on April 24, 2026, to try 36 military personnel for alleged mutiny and a coup attempt.
- The action follows a statement issued on January 26, 2026, addressing the issue.
- Major General Samaila Uba emphasized that the proceedings will uphold fairness, impartiality, and due process.
- In October 2025, the Defence Headquarters confirmed the arrest of 16 officers over alleged indiscipline linked to a suspected coup plot.
- Six individuals, including retired Major General Mohammed Gana and Naval Captain Erasmus Victor, are facing a 13-count charge in a Federal High Court in Abuja, with Timipre Sylva listed as being at large.
