The Nigerian military says several of its officers will face trial for allegedly plotting to overthrow the West African nation’s government.
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25, 2025. military officers will stand trial for allegedly plotting to overthrow the West African nation’s government, the Nigeria Defense Headquarters said Monday, citing findings from an investigative panel. At least 16 officers were arrested in October over what military authorities described as “acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations.” The arrests, added to local media reports of a failed coup, had caused tensions in a region already“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.Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Gov. Greg Abbott adds Bexar County to disaster declaration during winter weather🥶 How much longer will the freezing temperatures last? 🧊STAYING WARM IN FREEZING SAN ANTONIO WEATHERVandal cuts, tears down campaign signs alongside North Side highwayThe parents of Kellyanne Lytal, who died in the floodwaters at Camp Mystic, are sharing their story.Victim’s mother says suspect in deadly hit-and-run crash will have to answer to ‘higher power’
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