The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a six-count charge against 27-year-old Innocent Chukwuemeka Onukwume for allegedly inciting a military takeover of the Nigerian government through social media posts.

The charges, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja under case number FHC/ABJ/CR/610/2025, stem from a series of posts Onukwume allegedly made in October 2025 on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, @theagroman.

According to the DSS, the posts called for the removal of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the suspension of the federal government, and expressed support for military intervention in the country’s political affairs.

In one of the posts cited in the charge sheet, Onukwume allegedly wrote:

“A coup in Nigeria is needed. Dispose of APC, suspend the Nigerian government and join the AES. That is all we need now.”

He was also accused of posting messages such as:

“It will happen eventually, Nigerian. The military needs your support now! Only they 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.”

In another post, he allegedly stated:

“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, through its counsel A.M. Danalami, stated that Onukwume’s actions contravene 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).

Onukwume, who resides in Umusayo Layout, Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State, is expected to be arraigned later this week before the Federal High Court.

The development follows reports in October suggesting an alleged plot by some military personnel to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration — claims that sparked widespread condemnation across the country.

The Defence Headquarters, however, dismissed the speculation, insisting that there was no coup attempt or related detention within the Nigerian Armed Forces, and reaffirmed the military’s commitment to democracy and constitutional rule.