Military court postpones ruling in alleged coup plot trial involving military officers

The General Court Martial hearing the alleged coup plot case involving military officers accused of attempting to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has postponed its ruling for the fourth time. The new hearing is scheduled for October 5, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Scorpion Officers’ Mess in Asokoro, Abuja, with no official reason given for the delay. The ruling will determine the admissibility of statements made by the officers, which are contested due to allegations of coercion and lack of video evidence, in the ongoing trial.