Nigeria charges six people with ‘terrorism’, treason over 2025 coup plot
Summary
Nigerian authorities have charged six people, including retired and current security officials, with terrorism and treason for allegedly planning to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The government accuses them of plotting a coup and has arrested a total of 16 military officers related to the case, while one suspect remains at large.Key Facts
- Six suspects face charges of terrorism and treason for an alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu.
- The suspects include retired Major-General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana and a serving police inspector.
- Another suspect, former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva, is accused of helping to hide the plot and is still free.
- The government first denied the coup plot but later confirmed military trials for those involved.
- A total of 16 military officers were arrested in connection with the alleged plot.
- The accused are charged with conspiring to overthrow the president and supporting terrorist acts.
- Colonel Mohammed Alhassan Ma’aji is named as the mastermind behind the alleged coup.
- Nigeria has had five coups in the 20th century but none since becoming a democracy in 1999.
- Recent coup attempts in the region are linked to political disputes, security problems, and youth unrest.
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