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The Soldier Who Arrested Two Nigerian Presidents: The Incredible Story of Major Lawan Gwadabe

In the turbulent history of Nigeria’s military era, few figures can claim the rare distinction of having directly participated in the removal of two sitting Heads of State. That man was Major Lawan Gwadabe — a daring and loyal officer whose actions twice altered the course of the nation.

The 1985 Arrest of Buhari

On August 27, 1985, then-Major Lawan Gwadabe was one of the key officers who led the palace coup that removed General Muhammadu Buhari from power. Acting under the direction of Major General Ibrahim Babangida (then Chief of Army Staff), Gwadabe and two other majors stormed the Presidential Villa and placed Buhari under arrest. The coup was swift, bloodless, and marked the beginning of Babangida’s eight-year rule..See the video & full news here.

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