Six Individuals Accused of Treason in Nigeria: Media
17:22 21.04.2026 (Updated: 18:02 21.04.2026)
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Six Individuals Accused of Treason in Nigeria: Media
Nigeria’s Attorney General has charged six individuals with treason in connection with an alleged attempt to seize power and plan a coup that authorities say was foiled in 2025, according to a local media report.
A 13-count indictment has been filed by the prosecutor against the alleged plotters, who are accused of planning to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The charges were submitted to the Federal High Court in Abuja, the publication noted.
Among those allegedly involved in the attempted coup d’état are former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva, Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana, Captain Erasmus Ochegobia Victor, and Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, according to the media report.
The trial is expected to begin on Wednesday.
In October 2025, 16 officers of the Nigerian army were arrested. As later became known, they were detained on suspicion of preparing a coup.
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Nigeria’s Attorney General has charged six individuals with treason in connection with an alleged attempt to seize power and plan a coup that authorities say was foiled in 2025, according to a local media report.
A 13-count indictment has been filed by the prosecutor against the alleged plotters, who are accused of planning to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The charges were submitted to the Federal High Court in Abuja, the publication noted.
Among those allegedly involved in the attempted coup d’état are former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva, Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana, Captain Erasmus Ochegobia Victor, and Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, according to the media report.
The trial is expected to begin on Wednesday.
In October 2025, 16 officers of the Nigerian army were arrested. As later became known, they were detained on suspicion of preparing a coup.
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