For Abuja, alleged coup trial Nigeria take new turn as Federal High Court for Abuja don bar journalists from covering proceedings for case wey involve six men wey government accuse say dem plan coup.
Early morning, journalists gather for Court 6 of Federal High Court to cover the matter, but before sitting start, court officials order everybody wey no get seat to comot. Shortly after, security officials specifically ask all journalists to leave the courtroom immediately.
Officials tell dem say na order from presiding judge, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, wey no gree make media enter her court. After journalists comot, dem lock the courtroom before proceedings begin.
The six defendants include Mohammed Ibrahim Gana, Erasmus Ochegobia Victor, Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni, and Abdulkadir Sani.
Dem first arraign dem earlier for April under one 13-count charge, wey include allegation say dem plan to wage war against the country and overthrow government.
The case, wey get number FHC/ABJ/CR/206/2026, still dey continue as court dey hear serious accusations against the suspects.
