The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that investigations into sixteen serving military officers, previously detained over acts of indiscipline, have been concluded, with some implicated in an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government.
In a statement issued on Monday and signed by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) said the findings had been forwarded to relevant superior authorities in accordance with military regulations.
“It would be recalled that the Defence Headquarters issued a press statement in October 2025 regarding the arrest of sixteen officers over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations,” the statement said.
According to the DHQ, a “comprehensive investigation process, conducted in accordance with established military procedures,” revealed that some of the officers allegedly engaged in activities inconsistent with the ethics, values, and professional standards of the AFN.
The statement added that officers with a case to answer will be formally arraigned before a military judicial panel under the Armed Forces Act and other service regulations.
The military emphasized that the actions being taken are disciplinary, aimed at preserving order, discipline, and operational effectiveness within the ranks.
“The AFN remains resolute in maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, loyalty, and respect for constitutional authority,” the statement added.
The confirmation by the DHQ comes nearly three months after SaharaReporters first reported the arrests, which involved personnel across the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force in Abuja.
At the time, both the DHQ and the Presidency denied any coup-related motive, describing the detentions as purely internal disciplinary measures.
Sources familiar with the investigation later disclosed that the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) submitted a detailed report to President Tinubu after more than two months of interrogations, highlighting that the alleged acts went beyond routine breaches of military discipline.
The case has attracted public attention following reports that at least five of the detained officers fell ill while in custody, with two collapsing due to deteriorating conditions.
Families of the officers have repeatedly raised concerns over what they described as inhumane treatment, prolonged incommunicado detention, and denial of access to legal counsel.
In a related development, military operatives reportedly raided the Abuja residence of former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, in connection with theinvestigation.
Sylva later confirmed the visit but denied any involvement, describing attempts to link him to the matter as politically motivated.
The arraignment of the officers is expected to commence in the coming weeks, according to military sources.
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