The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has commenced court-martial proceedings against 16 officers following the conclusion of investigations into alleged acts of indiscipline and breaches of military regulations, including claims of plotting to overthrow the government.
The Director of Defence Information, Major-General Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja.
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Uba recalled that the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) had announced the arrest of the officers in October 2025, adding that investigations into their conduct have now been concluded in accordance with established military procedures and extant regulations.
According to him, the probe examined the circumstances surrounding the actions of the affected personnel and identified a number of officers with cases to answer, some of which involve allegations bordering on an attempt to overthrow the government.
He said such actions run contrary to the ethics, values and professional standards expected of members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
“As a result, officers found to have cases to answer will be formally arraigned before appropriate military judicial panels to face trial in line with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations,” Uba said.
The defence spokesman stressed that the ongoing proceedings are purely disciplinary measures carried out through internal institutional mechanisms aimed at preserving discipline, cohesion and operational effectiveness within the military.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Armed Forces to professionalism, loyalty and respect for constitutional authority, assuring the public that due process and fairness will be strictly observed throughout the trial process.
