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A group of Nigerian military officers are facing trial on suspicion of plotting to overthrow the West African country’s government.
Nigeria’s Defense Headquarters confirmed the news on Monday, citing the findings of the investigative team.
In October, at least 16 officers were initially arrested for what military authorities called “disciplinary conduct and violations of service regulations.”
The arrests, coupled with local media coverage of the failed coup, have heightened regional tensions A series of military takeovers across West Africa.
Nigeria’s military spokesperson Samaira Uba said on Monday that an investigation into the conduct of the officers was now concluded, unmasking a coup plot against President Bola Tinubu’s government.
“The investigation found that some officers were accused of conspiring to overthrow the government, which is inconsistent with the ethics, values and professional standards required of members of the Nigerian Armed Forces,” Uba said.
He added that officers found guilty will be arraigned before a military justice panel and tried according to military procedures.
It is unclear how many of the 16 officers arrested will face trial, and authorities have not provided their names.
Uba said further steps were taken to maintain order, discipline and effectiveness of the military.
Coup plots follow Surge in coups and attempted coups in West and Central Africa.
The most recent ones occurred in Benin and Guinea-Bissau Late 2025.
Experts say the military takeover follows a pattern of disputed elections, constitutional unrest, security crises and youth discontent.
Nigeria gained independence from Britain in 1960 and has been ruled by a military junta since 1966, with five military coups since then.
The most recent coup occurred in 1993, and multiparty democracy was restored in 1999.
Concerns about worsening hardship have increased recently, in part due to government austerity measures.