The Department of State Services (DSS), on Tuesday, November 11, filed a six-count criminal charge before the Federal High Court Abuja against a 27-year-old man, Innocent Onukwume, for allegedly advocating for a coup in the country in October this year.
In the court document marked FHC/ABJ/CR/610/2025 on Nov. 11 by its lawyer, A. M. Danalami., the security agent said Onukwume of Umusayo Layout, Oyigbo LGA, Rivers, allegedly committed the offence in October of this year.
The DSS stated that by his conduct, Onukwume committed offences contrary to and punishable under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2024 (As Amended).
Onukwume, who is the sole defendant in the charge, may be arraigned within the week.
In count one, Onukwume was alleged to have, sometime in October, 2025, and having the intent to cause fear and alarm to the public or to disturbing the public peace, posted a message calling for a coup in Nigeria on his social media account. He was alleged to have posted on his verified X account (@theagroman), the following words:
“A coup in Nigeria is needed. Dispose of APC, suspend the Nigeria government and join the AES. That is all we need now.” the court document read
The offence is said to be punishable under Section 59 (1) of the Criminal Code Act, Cap 77, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, among other counts.
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