The Nigerian military has released the names of 16 serving officers indicted by a special investigative panel over allegations of serious misconduct, including an alleged plot to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said the panel had concluded its inquiry and found that the officers had cases to answer.
The Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, said the personnel involved would now face a military court martial in line with existing laws and regulations.
According to Major Gen Uba, the investigation examined the conduct of the officers and identified actions that were “inconsistent with the ethics, values and professional standards expected of members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria”.
He stressed that the process was a purely internal disciplinary measure aimed at safeguarding professionalism, cohesion and operational effectiveness within the military.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria remain committed to upholding discipline and constitutional order,” the statement added.
The DHQ released the full list of officers indicted by the panel. They are:
- Brigadier General Musa Abubakar Sadiq
- Colonel M. A. Ma’aji
- Lieutenant Colonel S. Bappah
- Lieutenant Colonel A. A. Hayatu
- Lieutenant Colonel Dangnan
- Lieutenant Colonel M. Almakura
- Major A. J. Ibrahim
- Major M. M. Jiddah
- Major M. A. Usman
- Major D. Yusuf
- Major I. Dauda
- Captain I. Bello
- Captain A. A. Yusuf
- Lieutenant S. S. Felix
- Lieutenant Commander D. B. Abdullahi (Nigerian Navy)
- Squadron Leader S. B. Adamu (Nigerian Air Force)
Most of the officers are drawn from the Infantry, Signals and Ordnance corps of the Armed Forces, according to the military.
The DHQ did not give a timeline for the commencement of the court martial proceedings.
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