Abacha’s inner circle marked me, three Generals for elimination — Abdulsalami

Guardian | 15-06-2026 06:29am |

Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd), disclosed that he and three other generals were targeted for elimination by a faction of military officers during the regime of the late General Sani Abacha. He indicated that this inner circle sought to eliminate perceived threats to their power. Abdulsalami made these revelations while discussing the political climate and military dynamics of that era. His statements shed light on the tensions and rivalries that existed within the Nigerian military during Abacha's rule.

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