The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has concluded its investigation into sixteen military officers arrested in October 2025 over alleged acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations, including claims of plotting to overthrow the President Bola Tinubu–led Federal Government.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday, January 26, 2026, by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba.
According to the statement, the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) confirmed that the investigation report has been forwarded to the appropriate authorities in line with existing military regulations.
The military said findings from the probe revealed that some of the officers engaged in activities inconsistent with the ethics, values, and professional standards expected of members of the armed forces, including allegations of attempting to undermine constitutional authority.
“The comprehensive investigation process, conducted in accordance with established military procedures, has carefully examined all circumstances surrounding the conduct of the affected personnel. The findings have identified a number of the officers with allegations of plotting to overthrow the government, which is inconsistent with the ethics, values and professional standards required of members of the AFN,” part of the statement read.
The Defence Headquarters added that officers found to have cases to answer will be arraigned before relevant military judicial panels for trial under the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service laws.
The military leadership reassured Nigerians of its commitment to professionalism, discipline, and the defence of the country’s constitutional democracy, noting that due process will be strictly followed.
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