In his autobiography A Journey in Service, former Military President Ibrahim Babangida reveals that after the failed 1976 coup that resulted in the death of Murtala Muhammed, former President Olusegun Obasanjo considered retiring from the military to allow Theophilus Danjuma to succeed Murtala. However, after some deliberation, Danjuma insisted that Obasanjo, as Murtala’s deputy and a senior officer, should take over. Eventually, Obasanjo accepted the role....CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>
Babangida also recounts the events surrounding the coup attempt led by Lieutenant-Colonel Bukar Dimka. He describes how he disarmed Dimka and the mutineers who had seized the Radio House. Babangida was joined by several military officers and, with support from Sani Sami, the commander of the Brigade of Guards, they engaged the mutineers in a gunfight. During the confrontation, Dimka’s aide-de-camp, 2nd Lt Garba, was killed, but Dimka managed to escape, which remains unexplained to this day.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!After the coup attempt was foiled, the government announced the quashing of the coup and declared seven days of national mourning for Murtala. His funeral, held on February 14, was attended by thousands. The national response was one of overwhelming grief, with widespread demonstrations and statements of solidarity from various sectors of society. The tragic event solidified Murtala’s legacy, and military support for the government remained strong despite the coup attempt. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>
