A General Court Martial in Abuja has postponed its ruling in the ongoing case involving military officers accused of an alleged coup plot. The ruling, which had been scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, has now been fixed for Monday, October 5, 2026. The court is sitting at the Scorpion Officers’ Mess in Asokoro, Abuja. A notice issued by the military said the sitting earlier scheduled for September 30 had been postponed to October 5. The notice did not provide a detailed explanation for the latest adjournment. The ruling concerns the admissibility of statements allegedly made by some of the accused officers during the investigation. The defence has challenged the admissibility of the statements and raised allegations concerning the circumstances under which some of them were obtained. During the trial-within-trial, defence lawyers argued that some of the statements did not satisfy the legal requirements for admission as evidence. The defence also raised questions about whether certain accused officers had adequate legal safeguards and witnesses present when statements were made. The prosecution, however, has presented evidence aimed at showing that the statements were made voluntarily and without improper pressure. Some accused officers have given accounts alleging coercion, intimidation or other improper treatment during their detention, claims that are disputed within the proceedings. The court’s eventual ruling on admissibility will determine whether the disputed statements can be relied upon as evidence in the ongoing military trial. The latest postponement is reportedly the fourth time the ruling has been deferred. The case has attracted significant public attention because it involves allegations concerning military officers and an alleged attempt to overthrow the government. However, the postponement does not constitute a determination of the allegations against the accused officers. The General Court Martial is now expected to sit on October 5 to deliver its ruling on the disputed evidentiary issue.
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