France, April 22 -- The alleged plot involved some 40 suspects, including senior officers, according to Nigerian press reports.

Six men were formally charged on 21 April by prosecutors. They are scheduled to appear before the Abuja High Court as early as Wednesday 22 April. Among those charged are a retired general, a retired captain, a police inspector and civilians.

The objective of the alleged coup attempt was to attack and seize control of Aso Rock, the presidential villa, and to capture or kill President Bola Tinubu and his deputy, Kashim Shettima. The president of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives were also targeted.

Following the alleged coup attempt, President Bola Tinubu carried out a major reshuffle o...