The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has inaugurated a General Court Martial to try 36 serving military personnel over alleged mutiny aimed at overthrowing the government.
In a statement issued on April 24, 2026, seen by Securitynewsalert.com, the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, said the move follows an earlier DHQ statement released on January 26, 2026, addressing the matter.
Uba said the inauguration underscores the Armed Forces’ commitment to discipline, accountability and the protection of national integrity and constituted authority.
He assured that proceedings would be conducted with fairness, impartiality and strict adherence to due process, noting that all cases would be handled within the existing legal frameworks of the military justice system.
“The DHQ remains resolute in upholding professionalism, discipline and the rule of law, while ensuring that the rights of all personnel are respected and the principles of fair hearing upheld,” he said. #Securitynewsalert.com
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