Treason Charges for Six in Nigeria Over Coup Plot

In a dramatic political development, Nigeria has charged six individuals, including military officers and a police inspector, with treason for allegedly plotting a coup against President Bola Tinubu. The move follows months of speculation about an attempted overthrow first suggested last year during Independence Day celebrations.

Six people in Nigeria face treason charges for allegedly plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The charges were filed at a Federal High Court in Abuja, with defendants including a retired major general and a police inspector. The case has raised concerns over potential threats to Nigeria's democracy. Allegations of plotting surfaced after a military parade was abruptly canceled due to security threats. Prosecutors claim the defendants conspired to destabilize the state and failed to act on intelligence about the coup plans.