Abuja — The Nigerian military has announced the indictment of 16 officers over an alleged coup plot, releasing their names and service branches in an official statement on Tuesday.
According to the military, the officers—drawn from the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force—are accused of involvement in actions considered inimical to constitutional order. The authorities stressed that the officers listed are under investigation and that due process will be followed in line with military regulations and national law.
Those named by the military are:
- Brigadier General Musa Abubakar Sadiq (Nasarawa, 44th Regular Course)
- Colonel M. A. Ma’aji (Niger, 47th Regular Course)
- Lieutenant Colonel S. Bappah (Bauchi, 56th Regular Course)
- Lieutenant Colonel A. A. Hayatu (Kaduna, 56th Regular Course)
- Lieutenant Colonel Dangnan (Plateau, 56th Regular Course)
- Lieutenant Colonel M. Almakura (Nasarawa, 56th Regular Course)
- Major A. J. Ibrahim (Gombe, 56th Regular Course)
- Major M. M. Jiddah (Katsina, 56th Regular Course)
- Major M. A. Usman (Federal Capital Territory, 60th Regular Course)
- Major D. Yusuf (Gombe, 59th Regular Course)
- Major I. Dauda (Jigawa, DSSC 38)
- Captain I. Bello (DSSC 43)
- Captain A. A. Yusuf
- Lieutenant S. S. Felix (DSSC)
- Lieutenant Commander D. B. Abdullahi (Nigerian Navy)
- Squadron Leader S. B. Adamu (Nigerian Air Force)
Military sources said the release of the names was intended to demonstrate transparency and deter any actions that could undermine democratic governance. They reiterated the armed forces’ commitment to civilian authority and constitutional rule.
Public reaction has been swift, with analysts urging restraint and emphasizing the presumption of innocence until investigations and any subsequent trials are concluded. Further details on the alleged plot, including timelines and specific roles, were not disclosed as of the time of filing this report.
