Nigeria's security ‘has never been worse’ as coup trial opens

36 officers face court martial over alleged coup plot as analyst warns Nigeria's security 'has never been worse' | Contesto: cronaca

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Nigeria’s government faced mounting pressure Friday as 36 senior military officers went on trial before a specially convened court martial over an alleged coup attempt against President Bola Tinubu. The proceedings, held behind closed doors at a military barracks in Abuja, mark one of the largest such trials in recent years and underscore the fragility of civilian rule in Africa’s most populous nation. The defendants, whose names have not been publicly released, are accused of conspiring to overthrow the democratically elected government. The trial comes amid a broader crackdown on dissent within the armed forces, with authorities vowing to root out any threats to the president. Human rights groups have expressed concern over the lack of transparency in the proceedings, noting that military courts often operate with limited oversight. Political analyst Jibrin Ibrahim delivered a scathing assessment of the country’s security landscape, stating that Nigeria’s security situation “has never been worse.” He accused the government of prioritizing the protection of the president over combating armed groups and terrorism that have plagued parts of the country for years. “The administration seems more focused on securing the presidency than addressing the daily kidnappings, banditry, and insurgent attacks that ordinary Nigerians face,” Ibrahim said. The trial unfolds against a backdrop of escalating violence in multiple regions. In the northeast, Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province continue to launch deadly raids. In the northwest and central states, criminal gangs known as bandits carry out mass abductions for ransom, while separatist tensions simmer in the southeast. The military, already stretched thin across these fronts, now faces internal divisions that could further undermine its effectiveness. Nigeria has a long history of military coups, having experienced six successful takeovers since independence from Britain in 1960. The last coup attempt occurred in 1990, though there have been several alleged plots in recent years. Tinubu, who took office in May 2023 after a disputed election, has repeatedly vowed to protect democratic institutions, but...

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