Coup: Nigerian Military Submits Probe Report on 16 Detained Officers to Tinubu

Coup: Nigerian Military Submits Probe Report on 16 Detained Officers to Tinubu
In a major development concerning Nigeria’s national security, the military high command has submitted the report of its investigation into 16 detained officers to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The probe was carried out by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) and focused on what authorities described as “indiscipline and breach of service regulations.”
According to presidential sources who spoke with Daily Trust, the investigation lasted more than two months and involved extensive questioning and intelligence reviews. The final report has now been formally handed over to the President, who serves as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
Although early speculation in the public space linked the officers to an alleged coup plot, military authorities consistently maintained that the matter was strictly an internal disciplinary issue. Officials insist the investigation centered on violations of military conduct and service rules rather than an attempt to overthrow the government.
Sources familiar with the findings say the report recommends disciplinary measures in line with established military procedures. However, the exact nature of the sanctions the officers may face has not yet been made public. It remains unclear whether the affected officers will be court-martialled or disciplined through other internal military justice channels, pending presidential review and approval.
The detention of the officers had earlier sparked widespread debate, especially on social media, where claims of a coup plot circulated rapidly. The military leadership repeatedly dismissed those claims, stressing its commitment to constitutional order and democratic governance.
With the report now before President Tinubu, attention turns to the next steps. Nigerians are ожидаing official communication on the outcome and any actions that will follow, as the case continues to draw interest within both security and political circles.