Nigeria Files 13-Count Treason Charge Against Alleged Coup Plotters
The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge of treason and related offences against six individuals accused of involvement in an alleged coup plot in Nigeria, according to court documents and official filings.
The suspects include a retired major general, a retired naval captain, a serving police inspector, and three other defendants who are expected to be arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Prosecutors allege that the accused conspired to “levy war against the state” and engage in acts intended to destabilise the government, offences that carry severe penalties under Nigerian law, including life imprisonment or the death sentence if proven.
Court filings also indicate that additional charges relate to terrorism-linked activities and failure to report or prevent the alleged plot.
The case follows months of investigations after reports emerged in late 2025 of an alleged coup attempt involving military personnel. Authorities say several officers were arrested during the probe, while others were reportedly declared at large.
The defendants are scheduled to be arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with proceedings expected to begin shortly.
Security agencies have not released full operational details of the investigation, while public attention continues to grow around the high-profile case involving serving and retired security personnel.
