The wives of several Nigerian soldiers currently held over alleged treason have issued an ultimatum to the Federal Government.
During a Friday briefing, they demanded an end to "media trials" and called for a transparent legal process to prove whether their husbands are guilty or innocent.
More than 20 wives and their children gathered to protest the five-month detention of their breadwinners, which has left many households in extreme financial and emotional distress.
The families directed a message to Senator Oluremi Tinubu, asking her as a mother and pastor to show compassion and ensure that the "fear factor" isn't being used to punish innocent men.
Lawyer Deji Adeyanju reminded the public that coup allegations have historically been used to frame political rivals in Nigeria. He urged the military to respect the African Charter on Human Rights.
The families noted that the military claimed to have finished investigations six weeks ago, yet no trial has started, leading to fears of "persecution" rather than prosecution.
