By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent
INVESTIGATION INTO the arrest of sixteen military officers for acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations have concluded, with findings submitted to the appropriate superior authority for further action.
JKNewsMedia.com reports that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) said the Defence Headquarters had earlier issued a statement in October 2025 on the arrest of the officers, adding that the investigation process followed established military procedures and examined all circumstances surrounding the conduct of the affected personnel.
The Military, in a statement signed by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, on 26 January 2026, said its findings identified a number of the officers with allegations of plotting to overthrow the government.
Their actions were described as inconsistent with the ethics, values and professional standards required of members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN).
It also said officers with cases to answer would be formally arraigned before the appropriate military judicial panel to face trial in line with the Armed Forces Act (AFA) and other applicable service regulations.
It further stated that the measures being taken are purely disciplinary and form part of ongoing institutional mechanisms to preserve order, discipline and operational effectiveness within the ranks.
The AFN also reaffirmed its resolve to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, loyalty and respect for constitutional authority.
PRESS RELEASE
UPDATE ON DISCIPLINARY CASES INVOLVING SIXTEEN OFFICERS INVESTIGATED FOR INDISCIPLINE, BREACH OF SERVICE REGULATIONS
It would be recalled that the Defence Headquarters issued a press statement in October 2025 regarding the arrest of sixteen officers over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations. The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) wishes to inform the general public that investigations into the matter have been concluded and the report forwarded to appropriate superior authority in line with extant regulations.
The comprehensive investigation process, conducted in accordance with established military procedures, has carefully examined all circumstances surrounding the conduct of the affected personnel. The findings have identified a number of the officers with allegations of plotting to overthrow the government which is inconsistent with the ethics, values and professional standards required of members of the AFN.
Accordingly, those with cases to answer will be formally arraigned before appropriate military judicial panel to face trial in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations. This ensures accountability while upholding the principles of fairness and due process.
The AFN reiterates that measures being taken are purely disciplinary and part of ongoing institutional mechanisms to preserve order, discipline and operational effectiveness within the ranks. The Armed Forces remain resolute in maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, loyalty and respect for constitutional authority.
SAMAILA UBA
Major General
Director, Defence Information
26 January 2026
