Tuesday, 15 March 2016

So Far in the History of Nigeria, See the Military Leaders Who Were Involved In Coup After Independence.

     Military Officers Involved In Coups Since 1960
LEADERDATEOusted From Power
Maj. Chukwuma k. Nzeogu15th January 1966Alh.Tafawa Balewa
Col.Joseph Namvenm Garba27th July 1966Gen Aguiyi  Ironsi
Brigadier Murtala Mohammed29th July 1975Gen. Yakubu Gowon
Lt. Col. Bukar Sukar Dimka13th Feb.1976Gen. Murtala Muhammed
Major Gen. Buhari31st Dec.1983Alh. Shehu Shagari
Joshua Dogoyaro26th Aug. 1985Mohammed Buhari
Major Gen. Mamman Vatsa7th Jan 1987Aborted
Major Gen. Gideon Orkar29th April 1990Aborted
Major Gen Sanni  Abacha17th Nov. 1993Chief E. Shonekan

       These Nigerians Military Officers above were one time or the other involved, took part or engaged coup de'tat in the Country in order to take over the Mantle of Power.

      Some succeeded while the others didn't.

     Thanks to God, democracy has taken over and we will no longer smell anything like Military Rule in our dear country, Nigeria again. May God continue to guide and help us. 
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