Authorities in Nigeria have filed charges against six individuals, including senior former officials, over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The case follows a series of arrests within the military linked to disciplinary concerns that emerged amid reports of a potential coup attempt.
According to local reports, the charges—filed by the attorney general’s office—include treason, terrorism, failure to report a coup plot, and money laundering tied to terrorism financing. Among those named are Timipre Sylva, a former minister of state for petroleum resources, as well as retired Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana and other security personnel.
The defendants are expected to appear before the Federal High Court in Abuja, marking a significant legal development in a country with a long history of military intervention in politics.
The case comes after a broader shake-up within Nigeria’s armed forces, including the dismissal of top military leadership and the appointment of new service chiefs. Observers say the move reflects ongoing efforts by the government to reinforce stability and deter any threats to constitutional order.
With Nigeria’s past marked by repeated military takeovers, the unfolding legal proceedings are likely to draw close attention both domestically and internationally.
Source: TRT Africa
