HISTORY OF THE FIFTH MILITARY COUP IN NIGERIA (How Buhari Overthrew Shagari)

President Shehu Shagari was elected for a second term as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria but while he was still celebrating his victory and preparing for swearing-in, the military struck and removed him from power. Major General Muhammadu Buhari became the new Head of State and immdieately appointed Military Governors to run the affairs of the country with him. Shagari was arrested and detained so also was the Vice President and the State Governors. Other leading politicians were also arrested and detained. This video narrates the events that led to the coup, the coup itself and the events that characterized Major General Buhari's military rule. Buhari was later overthrown by Ibrahim Babangida and detained in solitary area of Benin City for three years before he was later released. The video is revealing and carefully made for your viewing pleasure.

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