A group under the aegis of concerned pro-democratic activists of nigeria, has appealed to the federal government to release the detained military officers who were allegedly involved in a coup in october, last year pending the conclusion of investigation into the matter.
Chairman of the group, Comrade Yusuf Musa Dauda made the appeal during a press conference held in lafia, the nasarawa state capital.
He expressed concern that some of the detained officers who were arrested since october last year are falling seriously ill in detention without any proper medical attention.
Comrade Yusuf Musa Dauda also decried the total denial of family members to access or speak with them since their arrest, to at least know their conditions and alleviate their worries.
The concerned pro-democratic activists of nigeria further lamented the prolonged detention of the military officers without trial or proper legal procedures in ‘a democratic era’, while appealing to President Bola Tinubu to look into the matter and release them if there is no known case against them.
“The nigerian defence headquarters through its former director of defence information, brigadier general Tukur Gusau on the 4th of october 2025, announced the arrest of some military officers over alleged indiscipline and breach of service regulations.
“The military said investigations indicated that the grievances of the arrested officers were linked to repeated failure in promotion examinations and perceived career stagnation.
“Weeks after, there was rumour that the arrest was based on an alleged coup plot, but was immediately debunked by the military and the government.
“While we strongly condemn any act of overthrow of government un-democratically, we want to draw the attention of the public and make a passionate appeal particularly to the authorities concerned to look into the issue with fair judgment.
“We therefore appeal to the federal government, our ever listening President, and authorities concerned to please grant them proper medical attention.”
He further urged the federal government to grant permission to the detained officers to enable them communicate with their family members in a bid to ease their worries and be reassured of their safety,” he added.
COV/Aliyu Muraki/Lafia.
