By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has inaugurated a General Court Martial to try 36 serving military personnel over alleged mutiny, aimed at overthrowing the government of the day.
In a statement, Major General Samaila Uba, Director Defence Information, says this is in furtherance of the DHQ’s statement issued on 26 January 2026.
The inauguration marks a significant step in reinforcing discipline, accountability, and the commitment of the Armed Forces to safeguarding national integrity.
It adds the proceedings of the court 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 stressing that all cases will be addressed within extant legal frameworks of the military justice system.
