The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge against seven individuals over an alleged plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and destabilise the country.
The defendants, who were jointly investigated by the Nigerian military and the Department of State Services (DSS), include retired Major-General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana, retired Navy Captain Victor Erasmus Ochegobia, a serving police inspector, Ahmed Ibrahim, as well as Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni, and Abdulkadir Sani.
Also named in the charge is former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, who is currently at large and is being tried in absentia.
The charges were filed by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, on behalf of the Federal Government.
According to court documents, the defendants are accused of offences bordering on treasonable felony, conspiracy to overthrow the government, and acts of terrorism, among other national security violations.
The prosecution alleged that the suspects conspired in 2025 in Abuja to levy war against the state and overawe the President, an offence punishable under the Criminal Code.
They were also accused of failing to disclose information about an alleged treasonable plan involving Colonel Mohammed Alhassan Ma’aji and others, and of not taking steps to prevent the execution of the plot.
Further counts detail allegations of conspiracy to commit terrorism, participation in meetings linked to terrorist acts, and providing support to facilitate such activities.
The charge sheet also includes allegations of withholding intelligence that could have aided in preventing terrorist acts or securing the arrest of those involved.
In addition, some of the defendants are accused of financial crimes linked to terrorism financing, including the retention and transfer of funds believed to be proceeds of unlawful activities. These include sums ranging from one million naira to fifty million naira, allegedly received through various bank accounts and cash transactions in 2025.
The case is expected to proceed before a competent court in Abuja.