The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a six-count charge against 27-year-old Innocent Chukwuemeka Onukwume for allegedly advocating a military coup in Nigeria.
The charges were brought before the Federal High Court in Abuja under case number FHC/ABJ/CR/610/2025. They relate to posts Onukwume made on his verified X account (@theagroman) in October 2025, in which he reportedly encouraged the removal of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), suspension of the federal government, and support for the military to take over the country.
In the DSS charge, filed by counsel A.M. Danalami, Onukwume’s actions were said to contravene Sections 46A(1) and 59(1) of the Criminal Code Act and Section 24(1)(b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2024 (as amended).
Some of the statements attributed to him included:
“A coup in Nigeria is needed. Dispose of APC, suspend the Nigerian government and join the AES. That is all we need now.”
“It will happen eventually, Nigerian. The military needs your support now! Only they can save this country. The bastard in Aso Rock has basically sold this country to the West and they run our intelligence apparatus only the military can reset this country.”
“Tinubu has to go and APC has to die for Nigeria to have any semblance of normal life. And if you think your stupid votes can remove Tinubu, I’m here to tell you that you’re a fool.”
Okay News reports that Onukwume, a resident of Umusayo Layout, Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State, is expected to be arraigned later this week.
Reports in October suggested an alleged plot by some military personnel to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration, which triggered public outrage. Senior lawyers, civil society groups, and retired military officers warned against any attempt to undermine democracy.
The Defence Headquarters has, however, dismissed the reports, stating that no coup-related detention or plans exist within the military.
