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Court Admits FG Evidence Against Six Alleged Coup Plotters, Rejects Coercion Claims
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ruled the military interrogation statements were voluntary and admitted them as evidence in the treason and terrorism trial of six defendants.
- Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja ruled on Thursday that military interrogation materials are admissible in the alleged coup case against six defendants.
- On April 22, 2026, the Federal Government arraigned the group on multiple counts of treason, terrorism, and money laundering linked to an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu.
- Rejecting defense arguments, the judge dismissed claims that the military used force, labeling allegations of torture and inducement as 'an afterthought' and 'unbelievable in all ramifications.'
- Army officer PW-4, identified by codename 'AAA,' presented interrogation recordings which the court accepted as exhibits after confirming the defendants participated voluntarily.
- Following the ruling, the court set December 7 for the trial's continuation involving six defendants, including Major General Mohammed Gana and Navy Captain Erasmus Victor.
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Court admits statements, videos of suspected coup plotters
A Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted statements and video recordings of six suspected coup plotters as evidence, dismissing their claims of torture. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-admits-statements-videos-of-suspected-coup-plotters/
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