Alleged Coup trial: Military shifts ruling to October 5
A General Court Martial has again postponed its ruling on the admissibility of statements in the alleged coup trial, shifting the date to October 5. Read More: https://punchng.com/alleged-coup-trial-military-shifts-ruling-to-october-5/
The General Court Martial presiding over the alleged coup plot has postponed its ruling on the admissibility of statements made by the accused military officers to Monday, October 5, 2026. The new hearing is set to begin at 10am at the Scorpion Officers’ Mess, Asokoro, Abuja. The delay marks the fourth time the ruling has been postponed.
The defence had challenged the admissibility of the statements, claiming they were coerced by Defense Intelligence Agency officials. The ruling is crucial to determine whether the prosecution can use these statements as evidence in the trial.
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