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Abuja: The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has concluded investigations into 16 officers accused of indiscipline and service breaches, with several now set to face trial before military panels in connection with an alleged coup plot.
The Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.
Uba said the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced the officers’ arrest in October 2025 and that investigations followed established military procedures.
According to him, the investigation examined all circumstances surrounding the conduct of the affected personnel and identified a number of officers with cases to answer, including allegations bordering on plotting to overthrow the government.
He said such actions were inconsistent with the ethics, values, and professional standards expected of members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
He added that these officers will be arraigned before military panels in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and service regulations.
The defence spokesman emphasised that the measures being taken were purely disciplinary and part of the institution’s internal mechanisms to preserve discipline, cohesion, and operational effectiveness within the ranks.
He reaffirmed the Armed Forces’ commitment to professionalism, loyalty, and respect for constitutional authority, assuring the public that due process and fairness would be strictly observed throughout the proceedings.