High-Profile Treason Trial in Nigeria: Former Officials Plead Not Guilty
Former security officials accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu's government pleaded not guilty. The court adjourned the trial to April 27. The case includes charges of treason and terrorism. Attorney-General called for a swift trial due to case severity, and defendants remain in custody pending trial.
Six former security officials charged with attempting a violent coup against President Bola Tinubu's administration denied allegations in court on Wednesday. The trial, held in Abuja, was postponed to April 27.
The charges include treason, terrorism, and financing terrorism against a retired army major-general and others. An ex-state governor is still at large. Judicial proceedings in the federal court saw suspects pleading not guilty, prompting Justice Joyce Abdulmalik to defer the trial.
Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi emphasized the case's gravity, urging an expedited trial. The court agreed, rejecting defense requests for oral bail and directing formal applications. This significant treason trial marks a crucial moment under Tinubu's presidency, amid internal security challenges.
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