Alleged Coup trial: Military shifts ruling to October 5

The General Court Martial presiding over the alleged coup plot involving several military officers has rescheduled its ruling on the admissibility of statements made by the accused. Initially set for September 30, 2026, the ruling has been postponed to Monday, October 5, 2026. The court, presided over by Air Vice Marshal H.I. Alhaji, is scheduled to commence at 10am at the Scorpion Officers’ Mess in Abuja.

This marks the fourth time the ruling has been deferred. The postponement raises questions about the upcoming decision on whether statements allegedly obtained from some of the accused officers can be used as evidence in the ongoing trial.

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