Treason: Language barrier puts arraignment of alleged coup plotters charges on hold

Nigeria’s federal government has postponed the arraignment of six alleged coup plotters after the court found one defendant, Sheik Abdukadir Sani Zaria, could not understand English, halting the trial. The delay underscores challenges in the legal process and adds uncertainty to the government’s response to the alleged plot.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has stood down the arraignment of six persons accused of plotting to forcefully topple the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik put the arraignment on hold following the inability of one of the six defendants, Sheik Abdukadir Sani Zaria, to understand the English language. When the case […] Treason: Language barrier puts arraignment of alleged coup plotters charges on hold