CITIZENS COMPASS— The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Monday, said it has concluded investigations about the attempted coup d’etat against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu just as 16 of its officers would face court martial to that effect.
The attempted coup d’etat occurred in October 2025.
Major General Samaila Uba, the new Director of Defence Information, disclosed this in his updates stating that a thorough investigation had been conducted in line with established military procedures.
According to him, the outcome of the investigations conducted by the DHQ found many of its officers wanting.
Citizens Compass reported that 16 officers, ranging from Captain to Brigadier General, were detained by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) when the attempted coup d’etat was rumoured although the then director of defence information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, dismissed the rumour.
Major Uba said the indicted officers would face court martial as the case may be.
He said this is in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) wishes to inform the general public that investigations into the matter have been concluded and the report forwarded to appropriate superior authority in line with extant regulations.
“The comprehensive investigation process, conducted in accordance with established military procedures, has carefully examined all circumstances surrounding the conduct of the affected personnel.
“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 AFN.
“Accordingly, those with cases to answer will be formally arraigned before an appropriate military judicial panel to face trial in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations.
“The AFN reiterates that measures being taken are purely disciplinary and part of ongoing institutional mechanisms to preserve order, discipline and operational effectiveness within the ranks,” he said.
