The Nigerian military says several of its officers will face trial for allegedly plotting to overthrow the West African nation’s government.
“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 Armed Forces of Nigeria,” Uba said.
The officers found culpable will be arraigned before a military judicial panel to face trial in accordance with military procedures, the spokesman added. It was not clear how many of the 16 officers who were arrested will face trial and authorities did not provide their names. Further measures were also being taken to preserve order, discipline and the effectiveness of the military, the spokesman said.in West and Central Africa, the latest in Benin and Guinea-Bissau late last year. The military takeovers, experts say, follow a pattern of disputed elections, constitutional upheaval, security crises and youth discontent.worsening hardshipCopyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Varsity 4 All-News4JAX boys cross country: Providence's Sean Cunningham leads the teamSplit Happens Ep. 7: Navigating fear and anxiety during divorce with Sasso Guerrero & Henderlite$100K Walmart partnership will help Jared Bridegan’s widow add ‘Bexley Boxes’ across FloridaCold snap coming to Northeast Florida, Southeast GeorgiaSmoke billowing from Maxwell House plant sparks call to JFRDNews4JAX reporter Ariel Schiller shares new details on 4 arrested JFRD employees▶4 JFRD employees arrested, accused of shooting paintballs at JSO car, I-95 sign during ‘prank war’HCA Memorial shows off state-of-the-art emergency room intended to serve Arlington communityMajor national award for Mandarin sophomore receiver Brysen WrightHome surveillance camera captures video of suspects, sounds of gunfire in attempted home invasionWaycross residents smelling mysterious stench for days, what is it?JEA crews deploy to South Carolina ahead of icy winter storm▶Lawyer talks 1st Amendment implications of video with conservative activist at St. Augustine protest1:07Bryceville residents given some relief in dealing with construction on County Road 121Woman accused of punching trooper, kicking ICE officer to appear in court after federal indictmentWoman accused of punching trooper, kicking ICE officer to appear in court after federal indictment0:48Video shows off-duty JSO officer slamming teen to ground at Jacksonville Beach skate parkCFO says Nassau County exceeded budget by $53 million▶Nassau County builder says impact fee rate hike will worsen affordability, increase home pricesMother speaks out after jury convicts man in 2023 killing of her 19-year-old sonJTA lays out 25-year plan for public transportation in JacksonvilleFamily asks community for help to find hit-and-run driver who injured 2 kids on e-scooterFernandina Beach teen explains how he found a missing woman with dementia
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