Lawan Gwadabe
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Lawan Gwadabe (born 1949) is a Nigerian military officer. He served as Military Administrator of Niger State in Nigeria from December 1987 to January 1992 during the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida.[1][2] He was accused of planning a coup against General Sani Abacha in 1995, for which he was jailed, tortured and convicted of treason.[3] After Abacha's death he was granted a state pardon.[4]
Quick Facts Colonel, Military Governor of Niger State ...
Lawan Gwadabe | |
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Military Governor of Niger State | |
In office December 1987 – January 1992 | |
Preceded by | Garba Ali Mohammed |
Succeeded by | Musa Inuwa |
Chief of Staff of the Gambian Army | |
In office 1993–1994 | |
Preceded by | Abubakar Dada |
Personal details | |
Born | 1949 (age 74–75) |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Nigeria |
Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands | Commander of the National Guards (Guards Brigade), 1993 Commander, 23 Armored Brigade, Yola, 1994 |
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