The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has opened up on what will happen to military officers who plotted the removal of President Bola Tinubu.
Reports had, in October 2025, exposed officers, ranging from the rank of Captain to Brigadier-General, for plotting a coup against Tinubu.
They have since been arrested and detained by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), according to reports.
In a statement, the Director, Defence Information, Samaila Uba, a Major-General, said those with cases to answer would be formally arraigned before appropriate military judicial panel to face trial in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations.
Speaking when he appeared on TRT World, a Turkish broadcaster, the Defence Minister said the accused persons would receive a fair trial with access to legal counsel of their choice.
According to him, families of the alleged coup plotters would be looked after by the government.
“They must have made up their minds when they decided to do this and must have considered their families. But even at that, the government is ensuring that their families are treated fairly.
“Their family members are not left alone. The government is making sure that their wives and children are looked after. The perpetrators already know the repercussion of their action, and I’m sure they are ready to face the wrath,” he said.
