Nigerian authorities have filed treason charges against six individuals in connection with an alleged coup plot that first came to light in October 2025, according to official reports.

The allegations initially surfaced when Nigeria's Independence Day parade was cancelled in October 2025, though specific details about the nature of the alleged plot have not been publicly disclosed by authorities.

The treason charges represent one of the most serious criminal accusations under Nigerian law, typically reserved for cases involving attempts to overthrow the government or undermine state security.

In a separate incident, a local monarch was reportedly abducted from his palace on Saturday by kidnappers who are believed to be holding him for ransom in a forest location. The raid on the palace represents the latest in a series of high-profile kidnappings that have plagued parts of Nigeria in recent years.

Authorities have made arrests in connection with the monarch's abduction, though details about the number of suspects detained or their identities have not been released.

Both incidents highlight ongoing security challenges facing Nigeria, from alleged political conspiracies to criminal kidnapping operations targeting prominent figures.