Nigeria, April 24 -- At least 36 serving military officers accused of plotting a coup against President Bola Tinubu will be arraigned before a General Court Martial (GCM) on Friday, following the convening of a military trial panel by the Defence Headquarters.

Although the Defence Headquarters has not publicly announced the move, Sahara Reporters exclusively reported that the GCM will assemble at the Scorpion Officers' Mess, Asokoro, Abuja on 23 April, according to a convening order signed by AM Alechenu, Commander of the Defence Headquarters Garrison.

The order, dated 17 April, notes that military police, naval police, air police including guards brigade personnel will secure the venue, adding no one is allowed to bring weapons into th...