The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a six-count charge against Innocent Onukwume, a 27-year-old man, for allegedly calling for the overthrow of President Bola Tinubu’s administration through a military coup.
Onukwume, a resident of Umusayo Layout in Oyigbo Local Government Area, Rivers State, was accused of using social media to incite the military to take over power.
According to the DSS, the suspect made the alleged inciting comments on his X (formerly Twitter) account, @theagroman, in October 2025.
Court documents revealed that the charges were filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja under case number FHC/ABJ/CR/610/2025. The case was submitted on November 11 by A. M. Danalami on behalf of the DSS.
The prosecution alleged that Onukwume, in one of his posts, wrote: “A coup in Nigeria is needed. Dispose of APC, suspend the Nigeria government and join the AES. That is all we need now.”
In another post, he allegedly 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.”
The DSS said these statements amounted to a call for insurrection and an attempt to solicit support from the military to topple the government, describing them as a threat to national security.
The agency maintained that Onukwume’s actions contravened Sections 46A(1) and 59(1) of the Criminal Code Act, as well as provisions of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2024 (as amended).
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Following intelligence monitoring of his online activities, Onukwume was reportedly arrested in Port Harcourt last month.
He is currently in custody pending his arraignment.
Court proceedings are expected to commence later this week at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the defendant will face charges related to incitement, cybercrime, and treasonable communication.
If found guilty, he could face severe penalties under Nigerian law for attempting to incite a coup d’état and undermine constitutional governance.
