When was Sani Abacha born?

Sani Abacha was born on 1943-09-20.

What events was Sani Abacha involved in?

officer position within the Nigerian army charged with command of the army

officer position within the Nigerian army charged with command of the army

highest ranking military officer of the Nigerian armed forces

Browse the complete timeline of Sani Abacha throughout history

Born — Life — 1943-09-20
Sani Abacha was born on 1943-09-20.
Began serving as Chief of Army Staff — Career — 1985-08-01
officer position within the Nigerian army charged with command of the army
Stopped serving as Chief of Army Staff — Career — 1990-08-01
officer position within the Nigerian army charged with command of the army
Began serving as Chief of the Defence Staff — Career — 1990-08-01
highest ranking military officer of the Nigerian armed forces
Married Maryam Abacha — Family — 1993-01-01
Widow of President of Nigeria
Stopped serving as Chief of the Defence Staff — Career — 1993-11-01
highest ranking military officer of the Nigerian armed forces
Began serving as President of Nigeria — Career — 1993-11-17
Office of the President is called Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR)
Began serving as Chairperson of ECOWAS — Career — 1996-07-27
Sani Abacha had a position held connection with Chairperson of ECOWAS.
Chaired Economic Community of West African States — Career — 1996-07-27
intergovernmental economic union
Marriage to Maryam Abacha ended — Family — 1998-01-01
Widow of President of Nigeria
Died — Life — 1998-06-08
Sani Abacha died on 1998-06-08.