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Six men pleaded not guilty to treason and terrorism charges over a botched coup plot, Nigeria media reported, as the first prosecutions for the alleged 2025 putsch attempt get under way.
On Tuesday, the government announced six civilians in the alleged plot were charged at the Federal High Court in Abuja, including a retired major general.
The military is also set to try several officers, in proceedings that have not yet commenced.
Local media reported on Wednesday that the six civilians, in their first court appearance, pleaded not guilty.
Trial to continue next week
The trial will continue on April 27.
Lawyers for both the prosecution and defence declined to speak to the media gathered outside the courthouse.
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