Government Accountability

Nigerian Military Faces Trial for Coup Plot Amid Regional Instability

By National Security Desk | January 26, 2026

A probe reveals Nigerian military officers’ attempt to overthrow President Tinubu, highlighting growing instability in West Africa with serious implications for U.S. interests and regional security.

The recent disclosure that Nigerian military officers stand accused of plotting a coup against President Bola Tinubu's government is not just a local scandal—it exemplifies a troubling pattern threatening stability across West Africa. The Nigeria Defense Headquarters announced the findings after an investigative panel scrutinized the actions of at least 16 arrested officers, revealing serious breaches of military discipline.This development strikes at the heart of national sovereignty and security, core principles America First advocates fiercely support worldwide. When trusted military personnel entertain ambitions to overthrow lawful governments, it undermines the rule of law and jeopardizes regional order—vulnerabilities that ripple far...

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