Summary
A group of officers in Nigeria will face a military court for allegedly trying to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu. Sixteen officers were initially arrested last October for "indiscipline and breaches of service regulations." It is not yet clear how many of these officers will be put on trial.
Key Facts
- Nigerian officers are accused of plotting to overthrow the government.
- The alleged plot targeted President Bola Tinubu's administration.
- Sixteen officers were arrested last October for indiscipline.
- A military investigation revealed that some officers will face trial.
- Nigeria has a history of military coups from 1966 to 1993.
- The military emphasizes accountability and fairness in the trial process.
- This incident occurs amid recent coups in other West African nations.
- Nigeria has been under civilian rule without interruption since 1999.
