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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Dyepkazah Shibayan

Nigeria authorities charge six people with treason over alleged plot to overthrow president

Authorities said suspects "conspired with one another to levy war against the state to overawe the president of the Federal Republic" - (Kin Cheung/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo)

Authorities in Nigeria have charged six people with treason and terrorism over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu.

Those charged include a retired major general and a serving police inspector, according to a charge sheet seen by the Associated Press.

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