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DSS Files Charge Against Man Calling For Coup

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November 13, 2025
DSS Files Charge Against Man Calling For Coup

DSS Files Charge Against Man Calling For Coup

The Department of State Services says the suspect committed offences contrary to and punishable under Sections 46 A (1) and 59 (1) of the Criminal Code Act.The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a six-count charge against a 27-year-old man, Innocent Onukwume, for, among others, allegedly advocating for a military coup in the country.In the charge filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, the DSS said Onukwume of Umusayo Layout, Oyigbo, Rivers State, allegedly committed the offence in October 2025.In the charge, the DSS stated that by his conduct, Onukwume committed offencescontrary to and punishable under Sections 46 A (1) and 59 (1) of the Criminal Code Act.

Some of the counts in the charge read, “That you, Innocent Chukwuemeka Onukwume, male, 27 years old of Umusayo Layout, Oyigbo LGA of Rivers State, sometimes in October, 2025 having the intent to cause fear and alarm to the public or to disturbing the public peace, posted a message calling for a coup in Nigeria on your social media account to wit: your verified X account (@theagroman), by which you published the following words: “A coup in Nigeria is needed. Dispose of APC, suspend the Nigeria government and join the AES. That is all we need now.’

“You thereby committed an offence punishable under section 59 (1) of the Criminal Code Act, Cap 77, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.“That you, Innocent Chukwuemeka Onukwume, male, 27 years old of Umusayo Layout, Oyigbo LGA of Rivers State, on or about 15th day of October, 2025 and within the jurisdiction of this honorable court, with intent to cause annoyance, inconvenience, danger, obstruction, insult, enmity, criminal intimidation, hatred, ill will or needless anxiety, against the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, knowingly and intentionally posted a message on the social media via your verified account, to wit: your verified X account (@theagroman), by which you published the following words: ‘It will happen eventually, Nigerian.

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The military needs your support now! Only them can save this country. The bastardd in Aso Rock has basically sold this country to the West and they run our intelligence apparatus only the military can reset this country.’“You thereby committed an offence Contrary to Section 24 (1) (b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2024 (As Amended).”

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