The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a six-count charge against a 27-year-old man, Innocent Chukwuemeka Onukwume, over alleged incitement and public advocacy for a military coup in Nigeria.
According to the charge filed before the Federal High Court, Abuja, and marked FHC/ABJ/CR/610/2025, the DSS accused Onukwume, a resident of Umusayo Layout, Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State, of committing the offences in October 2025.
The charge, dated November 11, 2025, and signed by A. M. Danalami for the DSS, alleged that Onukwume’s conduct contravened and is punishable under 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).
It was gathered that the defendant is expected to be arraigned before the end of the week.
One of the counts stated that Onukwume, with the intent to cause public fear and alarm, allegedly used his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, @theagroman, to post messages calling for a coup and urging Nigerians to support the military.
The DSS cited a particular post allegedly made by the defendant which read:
“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 referenced in the charge, Onukwume allegedly wrote:
“It will happen eventually, Nigerian. The military needs your support now! Only them 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.”
He was further accused of making additional posts described as “annoying, insulting and inciting,” including:
“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 maintained that Onukwume’s actions were capable of causing public disorder, hatred, and ill will against the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
If found guilty, the defendant faces penalties under the Criminal Code Act and the Cybercrimes Act, both of which prohibit statements or publications inciting insurrection or advocating unlawful overthrow of government.