Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Nigeria to Try Officers for Alleged Coup Plot
Some officers in Nigeria's military were arrested last year for doing bad things.
Now, the military says some of them might have been planning to take over the government.
They will be put on trial, but we don't know all the details yet.
The military found enough evidence to charge them, but they didn't say how many officers were involved or what their plan was.
A Nigerian military investigation found evidence of an alleged plot to overthrow the government.
16 officers were arrested last year for misconduct and are now facing trial.
The Defence Headquarters confirmed allegations of plotting but provided no details.
The number of officers involved in the alleged plot is not specified.
The announcement was made on January 26, 2024.
- Who
- 16 Nigerian military officers
- What
- Alleged plot to overthrow the government
- When
- Announced on January 26, 2024
- Where
- Nigeria
- Why
- Investigation found evidence of misconduct and alleged coup plotting
- Country
- Nigeria
- Number of Officers
- 16
- Allegations
- Plotting to overthrow the government
- Announcement Date
- January 26, 2024
- Source
- Defence Headquarters