Seven Facts About General Sani Abacha’s Controversial Rule

General Sani Abacha ruled Nigeria from November 1993 until his sudden death in June 1998. He first made his mark by helping stage key military coups in the 1980s and early 1990s. After taking power, he introduced economic policies but also dissolved democratic institutions and faced corruption accusations. His rule remains controversial in Nigeria’s history for its mix of stability, economic moves and human rights concerns.

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