Breaking: Military Moves Against Officers Over Alleged Plot To Oust Tinubu

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has set up a General Court Martial to try several personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces over an alleged coup plot against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The court martial, described as one of the largest in recent years, was established through an official convening order dated April 17, 2026, issued from the Defence Headquarters Garrison at Mogadishu Cantonment, Asokoro, Abuja.

According to Sahara Reporters, the order signed by Major General A.M. Alechenu established the tribunal under the Armed Forces Act, Cap A20, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, mandating it to proceed with the trial of the listed accused persons.

The directive further stated that proceedings will begin on April 23, 2026, at the Scorpion Officers’ Mess in Asokoro, Abuja.

The panel is made up of senior officers drawn from the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force, reflecting a joint-service judicial composition. It is headed by Air Vice Marshal H.I. Alhaji, with other members including major generals, rear admirals, and air vice marshals.

A Judge Advocate, Lt. Col. A. Mohammed, has been appointed to provide legal guidance throughout the proceedings. The structure also includes prosecuting officers from all three services, liaison officers, a technical team, supervising officers, and a court secretariat.

The development represents one of the most extensive military disciplinary proceedings in recent times, coming amid ongoing investigations into alleged efforts to destabilise the state. The court martial is expected to hear multiple cases as the military moves to enforce discipline and maintain constitutional order.

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