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Sani Abacha

Nigerian Politician

Sani Abacha was a Nigerian Army general and politician who served as the de facto President of Nigeria from 1993 to 1998. Abacha's regime is controversial; although it saw dramatic economic growth, there was widespread human-rights abuse. 

Born: September 20, 1943, Kano

Died: June 8, 1998, Abuja

Spouse: Maryam Abacha (m. ?–1998)

Succeeded by: Abdulsalami Abubakar

Children: Mohammed Abacha (son), Sadiq Abacha(son), Zainab Abacha(daughter), Rikiya Abacha(daughter), Aba Abacha(son), Abdulahi Abacha(child), Mahmud Sani Abacha(son), Ibrahim Abacha(son), Fatima Gumsu Sani Abacha(daughter), Almustapha Abacha(daughter)

Education: Mons Officer Cadet School, Nigerian Military School, Nigerian Defence Academy

Sani Abacha
10th Head of State of Nigeria
In office 17 November 1993 – 8 June 1998
Preceded by	Ernest Shonekan
Succeeded by	Abdulsalami Abubakar
Chief of Defence Staff
In office August 1990 – November 1993
Preceded by	Domkat Bali
Succeeded by	Oladipo Diya
Chief of Army Staff
In office August 1985 – August 1990
Preceded by	Ibrahim Babangida
Succeeded by	Salihu Ibrahim
Personal details
Born	20 September 1943 Kano, Northern Region, British Nigeria
Died	8 June 1998 (aged 54) Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Nationality	Nigerian
Political party	none (military)
Spouse(s)	Maryam Abacha
Religion	Islam
Signature
Military service
Service/branch	Nigerian Army
Years of service	1963–1998
Rank	General