The Nigerian military is reportedly planning to conduct a secret hearing for officers detained over an alleged coup plot.

Multiple sources told Sahara Reporters that the proposed hearing will stop the accused officers from choosing their own legal representation, while also barring family members from attending proceedings.

A source stated that the situation has gone beyond mere delays in the judicial process, raising serious concerns about fairness and accountability.

“For many observers, the situation now points to more than just a delayed judicial process. It suggests a calculated effort to manage outcomes, suppress transparency, and control both narrative and accountability,” the source said.

Another insider added that confidence in the process is rapidly eroding.

“At this point, confidence is collapsing. What is being presented is not justice, it is control,” the source said.

The development comes amid growing public concern over the continued detention of several military officers accused of plotting to overthrow the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Although investigations into the alleged coup plot have been ongoing since 2025, the military has yet to commence any open trial, and details of the accusations remain largely undisclosed.

Earlier this month, wives of some of the detained officers staged another peaceful protest at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, demanding either the immediate release of their husbands or a transparent judicial process.