Nigeria, April 24 -- The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the inauguration of a General Court Martial (GCM) to try 36 serving military personnel over allegations bordering on mutiny and a plot to overthrow the elected government of President Tinubu.

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the 36 serving officers were arraigned around 8:53 a.m. at Guards Brigade Scorpion Mess, Asokoro, Abuja, the venue of the court-martial.

Journalists were denied access to the courtroom as proceedings commenced behind closed doors, while several civil lawyers were seen arriving at the venue ahead of the inauguration, indicating that legal representatives were present for the accused.

In a statement issued on Friday, the spokesperson for the Defence Headq...