The Department of State Security Service (SSS) has filed a criminal charge against 27-year-old Innocent Onukwume for allegedly calling for a coup d’etat in Nigeria.
The charge, filed on Tuesday, November 11, at the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, accuses Onukwume, of Umusayo Layout, Oyigbo LGA, Rivers State, of committing the offence in October 2025.
Filed under case number FHC/ABJ/CR/610/2025 by SSS lawyer A. M. Danalami, the charge includes six counts citing violations of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2024 (As Amended).
Onukwume, the sole defendant, may be arraigned this week, the agency said.
In the first count, he is alleged to have, with intent to cause fear or disturb public peace, posted a message on his verified X account (@theagroman) calling for a coup.
The post reportedly read:
“A coup in Nigeria is needed. Dispose of APC, suspend the Nigeria government and join the AES. That is all we need now.”
According to the SSS, this action violates Section 59(1) of the Criminal Code Act, Cap 77, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, among other provisions.
The SSS described the conduct as capable of causing public alarm and threatening national stability, underscoring the seriousness of the allegations.
The agency’s move signals its commitment to enforcing cybercrime and national security laws to safeguard Nigeria’s democratic governance.
The Federal High Court will determine Onukwume’s arraignment date and legal proceedings in the coming days.
