Nollywood film producer and actor Stanley Amandi has been arrested in connection with an alleged coup plot involving some Nigerian military officers aimed at forcefully overthrowing the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Amandi, who is also a film director and former chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Enugu State chapter, was reportedly taken into custody in September 2025. However, details surrounding his alleged role in the plot only surfaced recently.
According to a report by Premium Times, investigators allege that Amandi was recruited by suspected conspirators to act as a propagandist. Authorities believe this role formed part of a wider scheme to unlawfully remove the Tinubu-led government from power.
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed that investigations into the alleged coup attempt have been concluded. It further disclosed that military officers implicated in the plot will be subjected to court-martial proceedings, as their actions are said to constitute a serious violation of the ethics and professional standards of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Meanwhile, civilians linked to the case, including Amandi, are expected to face prosecution in civil courts as the legal process advances, while the affected military personnel will first appear before military judicial panels.
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