The Federal Government has filed criminal charges against seven individuals accused of plotting a coup to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The charges were filed by the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and signed by Rotimi Oyedepo, director of public prosecutions. Those charged include retired Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana, retired Naval Captain Erasmus Ochegobia Victor, serving Police Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeru Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni, Abdulkadir Sani, and Timpre Silva, who remains at large. They face counts of treason, terrorism, failure to disclose security intelligence, and money laundering linked to terrorism financing. The alleged plot was said to have taken place in Abuja during 2025. The charge sheet states the suspects conspired to "levy war against the state to overawe the President." Bukar Kashim Goni is accused of indirectly retaining N50 million from terrorism financing, while Abdulkadir Sani allegedly held N2 million from the same source. Umoru is accused of accepting a cash payment of N10 million outside a financial institution and retaining an additional N8.8 million suspected to be proceeds of terrorism. Police Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim is accused of possessing N1 million linked to the scheme and participating in meetings tied to terrorist activities. The Defence Headquarters confirmed in January 2026 that 16 military officers were arrested in connection with the plot. The arraignment is scheduled for April 22 before Judge Joyce Abdulmalik at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
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