The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a six-count charge against 27-year-old Innocent Chukwuemeka Onukwume for allegedly calling for a military coup in the country.
The accusations, filed in the Federal High Court in Abuja under case number FHC/ABJ/CR/610/2025, pertain to posts made by Onukwume on his verified X account (@theagroman) in October 2025.
According to the DSS, the posts advocated for the ouster of the ruling All Progressives Congress, the suspension of the federal government, and military intervention in the country.
DSS counsel A.M. Danalami filed a complaint on Tuesday alleging that Onukwume’s conduct violated Sections 46A(1) and 59(1) of the Criminal Code Act, as well as Section 24(1)(b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2024 (as amended).
Some of the statements attributed to him include: “A coup in Nigeria is needed. Dispose of APC, suspend the Nigerian government, and join the AES. That is all we need now.”
He allegedly also wrote, “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.”
In another post, he reportedly stated, “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.”
Onukwume, a resident of Umusayo Layout, Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State, is expected to be arraigned later this week.
The DSS cited a post on his account that stated, “A coup in Nigeria is needed. Dispose of APC, suspend the Nigerian government, and join the AES.
That is all we need now.” In October, there were reports of an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Nigerians have expressed outrage, with senior lawyers, civil society groups, and retired generals warning against any attempt to undermine democracy.
However, the Defense Headquarters denied any coup-related detention or plan within the military.
