The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday inaugurated a General Court Martial to try 36 serving military personnel accused of mutiny aimed at overthrowing the government.
The development follows a DHQ statement issued on 26 January 2026 on the matter.
According to a Press release signed by Major General Samaila Uba, Director, Defence Information, Defence Headquarters, the inauguration is a significant step in reinforcing discipline, accountability and the Armed Forces’ commitment to safeguarding national integrity and constituted authority.
Proceedings will be conducted “with the highest standards of fairness, impartiality and strict adherence to due process guaranteeing that justice will be served without fear or favour,” the DHQ said. It added that all cases will be addressed within extant legal frameworks of the military justice system.
The DHQ reiterated its resolve to uphold professionalism, discipline and the rule of law while ensuring that the rights of all personnel are respected and the tenets of fair hearing upheld.
