No military coup without civilian involvement – IBB
Former military Head of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, popularly known as IBB, has said wealthy civilians have historically helped support and fund military coups in Nigeria. IBB made the assertion in an interview on Badeggi 90.1 FM in Minna, Niger State, as part of events to celebrate his 85th birthday. He said: “No successful coup […] No military coup without civilian involvement – IBB
Former Nigerian military leader, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, popularly known as IBB, has stated that wealthy civilians have historically backed and financed military coups in Nigeria. In an interview on Badeggi 90.1 FM in Minna, Niger State, during his 85th birthday celebrations, IBB emphasized that "No successful coup in Nigeria’s history has ever happened without the involvement of civilians."
The former military ruler also discussed the circumstances surrounding a 1985 plot to remove his government and the subsequent killing of Mamman Vatsa, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory at the time. IBB described Vatsa as a close friend and schoolmate, with whom he had been acquainted for a long period. Initially, Vatsa denied any involvement in the alleged coup plot, which initially shocked IBB, as he found it hard to believe his friend was implicated.
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