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Army set to court martial 36 serving military personnel over alleged coup plot
By Ramadan Oluwalogbon
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has today 24 April 2026, inaugurated a General Court Martial to try 36 serving military personnel over alleged mutiny, aimed at overthrowing the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
This, the Spynews learnt, is in furtherance of the DHQ’s statement issued on 26 January 2026 which dwelled on the subject.
The inauguration, it was gathered, marks a significant step in reinforcing discipline, accountability and the commitment of the Armed Forces to safeguarding national integrity and constituted authority.
Proceedings of the court will be conducted with the highest standards of fairness, impartiality and strict adherence to due process guaranteeing that justice will be served without fear or favour. All cases will be addressed within extant legal frameworks of the military justice system.
The DHQ said, it remains resolute in upholding professionalism, discipline and the rule of law while ensuring that the rights of all personnel are respected and the tenets of fair hearing upheld.
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