Military · Politics · 1943–1998

Sani Abacha — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 20 September 1943 · Died: 8 June 1998 · Age at death: 54

How old was Sani Abacha when he died?

Sani Abacha died aged 54. He was born on 20 September 1943 and died on 8 June 1998.

Former Nigerian military leader who served as head of state

Did you know?He is the only military officer in the history of Nigeria to have attained the rank of full general without skipping a single rank.

Sani Abacha ( 20 September 1943 – 8 June 1998) was a Nigerian military dictator and statesman who ruled Nigeria as military head of state from 1993, following a palace coup d'état, until his death in 1998. Abacha's seizure of power was the last successful coup d'état in Nigerian military history.

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Age at death: 54
Would be: 83
Years since death: 28

Born: September 20, 1943 · Kano, Nigeria
Died: June 8, 1998
Nationality: Nigerian
Known for: Military, Politics

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Spouse: Maryam Abacha
Child: Mohammed Abacha

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