Treason

Army witness reveals details of alleged coup plot in court

April 29, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

Federal prosecutors opened their case on April 29, 2026, in the Federal High Court in Abuja against six men accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu's government. An army witness detailed the investigation that uncovered the plot, including arrests, recovered items and financial trails. The trial was accelerated, with further hearings set for May 4 and 5.