"Authorities stated that the suspects "conspired with one another to levy war against the state to overawe the president of the Federal Republic," as detailed in the charge sheet."
"The alleged plot comes amid a surge in coups and attempted coups in West and Central Africa, with the latest incidents occurring in Benin and Guinea-Bissau."
"Tinubu's government has been tightening internal security in response to economic strain and an ongoing Islamist insurgency in northern Nigeria."
"Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, has not experienced a coup since its transition to democracy in 1999, despite five coups in the 20th century."
Nigeria's government has filed charges against six former security officials for allegedly plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The accused include a retired major general and a serving police inspector, facing charges of terrorism and treason. A seventh suspect is at large, accused of concealing the plot. The charges come as West and Central Africa experience a surge in coups. Tinubu, who took office in 2023, previously replaced military leadership and announced foiling a coup attempt in January amid ongoing security challenges and economic strain.
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