Nigerian officers court-martialed over coup plot to resume in May

On 2026-04-27, the court martial of Nigerian officers accused of plotting to overthrow the government resumed at a military installation in Abuja. Officials said the next sitting would be held on 8 May behind closed doors. The article also said a related civilian treason trial resumed in Abuja federal court, but the best-fit strategic development for this cluster is the ongoing military judicial proceeding.