Families Demand Health Care for Detained Coup Suspects

Families of detained military officers accused of a coup plot have raised concerns regarding the health conditions of their relatives in custody. Aisha Yusuf, speaking on behalf of the families, reported that the detained officers have suffered injuries, deteriorating eyesight, and respiratory issues after spending months in detention.

The families are appealing to the federal government and military authorities for transparency in the ongoing court martial proceedings and to allow independent medical examinations of the detainees. Yusuf emphasized that the officers are not politicians or anarchists but law-abiding citizens who love their country.

She criticized the lack of transparency in the trial process, alleging that the detainees are subjected to degrading treatment and denied basic rights, including legal representation and adequate medical care. Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has called for intervention from President Bola Tinubu to ensure the constitutional rights of the detainees are protected.

The families urge international human rights observers to monitor the case closely.