DSS charges man for advocating military coup
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a six-count charge against 27-year-old Innocent Chukwuemeka Onukwume for allegedly advocating for a military takeover of the country on social media.
The charges were brought before the Federal High Court in Abuja under case number FHC/ABJ/CR/610/2025 and relate to a series of posts Onukwume made on his verified X account (@theagroman) in October 2025.
The DSS claims that the posts encouraged the removal of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the suspension of the federal government, and explicitly sought support for the military to seize control of the country.
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In the charge filed on Tuesday by DSS counsel A.M. Danalami, Onukwume’s actions are alleged to contravene:
Sections 46A(1) and 59(1) of the Criminal Code Act
Section 24(1)(b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2024 (as amended)
Alleged Incriminating Statements
Some of the statements attributed to him on his X account include:
“A coup in Nigeria is needed. Dispose of APC, suspend the Nigerian government and join the AES. That is all we need now.”
“It will happen eventually, Nigerian. The military needs your support now! Only they can save this country. The bastard in Aso Rock has basically sold this country to the West and they run our intelligence apparatus only the military can reset this country.”
“Tinubu has to go and APC has to die for Nigeria to have any semblance of normal life. And if you think your stupid votes can remove Tinubu, I’m here to tell you that you’re a fool.”
Onukwume, who resides in Umusayo Layout, Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State, is expected to be formally arraigned later this week.
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This development follows reports in October of an alleged plot by some military personnel to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
These reports sparked national outrage, with senior lawyers, civil society groups, and retired generals issuing warnings against any attempts to subvert Nigeria’s democracy.
The Defence Headquarters, however, dismissed the reports at the time, stating there was no coup-related detention or plan within the military.
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