Alleged Coup Plot: Court begins trial-Within-trial over defendants’ Statements

Guardian | 13-05-2026 08:17am |

A Federal High Court in Abuja has initiated a trial-within-trial concerning the statements made by six individuals accused of involvement in a coup plot. This procedural step aims to assess the admissibility and validity of the defendants' statements during the ongoing prosecution. The court's proceedings are focused on ensuring that the rights of the accused are upheld while examining the evidence presented by the prosecution. The trial is part of a broader legal process addressing serious allegations against the defendants.

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