Government files 13-count treason charge against alleged coup plotters





Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - The Federal government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High court in Abuja against alleged plotters of a coup to oust President Bola Tinubu.

Sixteen military officers including a retired major general, a retired naval captain, a serving police inspector and others were arrested on October31, 2025 over their alleged plans to overthrow the Tinubu government.

The defendants are accused of waging a war against Nigeria and committing acts bordering on treason and terrorism.


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