The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has concluded investigations into cases involving 16 officers arrested over alleged acts of indiscipline and violations of service regulations, with some set to face trial before military judicial panels.
The Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja.
Uba recalled that the Defence Headquarters had announced the arrest of the officers in October 2025, adding that investigations have now been completed in accordance with established military procedures and extant regulations.
According to him, the probe thoroughly examined the circumstances surrounding the conduct of the affected personnel and identified several officers with cases to answer, including allegations bordering on attempts to overthrow the government.
He said such actions run contrary to the ethics, values and professional standards expected of members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
“Accordingly, officers found to have cases to answer will be formally arraigned before appropriate military judicial panels to face trial in line with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations,” Uba stated.
The defence spokesman stressed that the actions being taken are purely disciplinary, describing them as part of the military’s internal mechanisms to maintain discipline, cohesion and operational effectiveness within its ranks.
He further reaffirmed the Armed Forces’ commitment to professionalism, loyalty and respect for constitutional authority, assuring the public that due process and fairness would be strictly observed throughout the judicial proceedings.
