1983 Nigerian coup d'état
December 31, 1983
Military coup that overthrew President Shehu Shagari, ended the Second Republic and installed Major General Muhammadu Buhari as head of state.
1983 Nigerian coup d'étatDecember 31, 1983
Military coup that overthrew President Shehu Shagari, ended the Second Republic and installed Major General Muhammadu Buhari as head of state.
