The Federal Government has brought a 13-count criminal charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against six individuals over an alleged conspiracy to destabilise Nigeria through acts linked to treason and terrorism.
Among those charged are two retired senior military officers—Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana and Captain Erasmus Ochegobia Victor—as well as a serving police officer, Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim.
The other defendants are Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni, and Abdulkadir Sani.
They are expected to be arraigned on Wednesday, April 22, before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik.
Also mentioned in the case, but currently at large, is former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva.
The charges were filed by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and signed by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Rotimi Oyedepo.
Prosecutors allege that the accused were involved in a coordinated effort in 2025 aimed at undermining the Nigerian government.
The Conspiracy
According to court filings, the defendants are accused of conspiring to “levy war” against the country in an attempt to intimidate or pressure the President—an offence under Section 37(2) of the Criminal Code.
The prosecution further claims the accused had prior knowledge of a planned treasonable operation involving Colonel Mohammed Alhassan Ma’aji and others but failed to report it to authorities.
They are also accused of neglecting to take reasonable steps to prevent the alleged plot.
In addition to treason-related charges, the defendants face allegations under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
The government claims they participated in activities intended to advance a political agenda capable of destabilising Nigeria’s constitutional order.
Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim and Zekeri Umoru are specifically accused of attending meetings connected to the alleged terrorist plans, while others are said to have provided varying degrees of support to facilitate the operation.
Financial Crimes
The case also includes accusations of withholding critical intelligence that could have disrupted the alleged scheme.
Financial crimes form another major aspect of the charges.
Prosecutors allege that Bukar Kashim Goni handled ₦50 million believed to be proceeds of terrorism financing, while Abdulkadir Sani allegedly retained ₦2 million from similar sources.
Zekeri Umoru is accused of receiving ₦10 million in cash outside formal financial channels and holding an additional ₦8.8 million tied to the alleged activities. Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim is also said to have taken possession of ₦1 million connected to the scheme.
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These financial allegations are being prosecuted under the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
The case is expected to draw significant attention as proceedings begin in Abuja.
