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The wives of Nigerian military personnel held in custody for an alleged coup attempt protested in Abuja, demanding a fair trial for their husbands. They are seeking immediate access to their family members, who have been detained for over 160 days without formal charges.
Antonio Tejero, known for his role in Spain's attempted coup in 1981, has died at the age of 93 in Valencia. His death was reported by a law firm representing his family.
Recent statements from Nigeria's Defence Minister regarding an alleged coup attempt have raised eyebrows. As the country awaits court proceedings, inconsistencies in the military's narrative have prompted citizens to question the motives behind the reports.
General Christopher Musa (rtd), the Minister of Defence, disclosed that he was among those targeted in a coup plot against President Bola Tinubu's government, which involved several military officers. Investigations are ongoing following the arrest of these officers by the Defence Intelligence Agency.
Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka-Usman (Rtd.) has indicated that those implicated in a coup attempt will undergo court-martial proceedings supervised by civilian authorities. He stressed the importance of following legal protocols amid the serious nature of the accusations.
