Relatives Protest in Abuja for Suspected Coup Plotters' Rights

On Monday, relatives of individuals accused of plotting a coup against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu staged a peaceful protest outside the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja. They demanded an open trial and the release of detainees, including Lt. Col. C.

Chima. Protesters displayed placards and chanted songs, expressing solidarity with the detained suspects.

However, security personnel, including the Nigerian Police Force, restricted access to the ministry premises. The protest coincided with growing criticism regarding the handling of the alleged coup trial, particularly after journalists were barred from covering proceedings involving six suspects.

The detainees face serious charges, including treason, terrorism, and money laundering. Family members of the suspects, including Abdullahi Kale and Habibat Muhammad, voiced their concerns over the secretive nature of the court martial proceedings and called for transparency.

They emphasized their inability to access their loved ones and demanded justice, stating that the ongoing detention has severely affected their families.