The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrest of 16 senior and mid-level military officers over serious acts of indiscipline and violations of service rules, with several of them now set to face court-martial.

According to DHQ, the officers are being investigated for multiple offences, including an alleged attempt to undermine the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The confirmation came on Monday in Abuja through a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba. He disclosed that a special investigative panel had completed its assignment and determined that a number of the officers had substantial cases to answer.

Major General Uba explained that those indicted would be tried before appropriate military judicial panels, in strict accordance with existing laws, procedures, and service regulations. He stressed that the conduct of the officers ran contrary to the core values, ethics, and professional standards expected of personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

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He added that the military remains committed to discipline, accountability, and the protection of Nigeria’s constitutional order, noting that no individual—regardless of rank—would be shielded from due process.

The officers named in the investigation include:

Brigadier General Musa Abubakar Sadiq (Nasarawa State, 44th Regular Course)

Colonel M. A. Ma’aji (Niger State, 47th Regular Course)

Lieutenant Colonel S. Bappah (Bauchi State, 56th Regular Course)

Lieutenant Colonel A. A. Hayatu (Kaduna State, 56th Regular Course)

Lieutenant Colonel Dangnan (Plateau State, 56th Regular Course)

Lieutenant Colonel M. Almakura (Nasarawa State, 56th Regular Course)

Major A. J. Ibrahim (Gombe State, 56th Regular Course)

Major M. M. Jiddah (Katsina State, 56th Regular Course)

Major M. A. Usman (Federal Capital Territory, 60th Regular Course)

Major D. Yusuf (Gombe State, 59th Regular Course)

Major I. Dauda (Jigawa State, DSSC 38)

Captain I. Bello (DSSC 43)

Captain A. A. Yusuf

Lieutenant S. S. Felix (DSSC)

Lieutenant Commander D. B. Abdullahi (Nigerian Navy)

Squadron Leader S. B. Adamu (Nigerian Air Force)

An analysis of the list shows that a significant number of the affected officers are from the Infantry, Signals, and Ordnance Corps across the Armed Forces.

Military authorities say further updates will be provided as the judicial process progresses.