Background
Abacha, Sani was born on September 20, 1943 in Kano.
Abacha, Sani was born on September 20, 1943 in Kano.
Commissioned general staff officer grade II, Nigerian Army advanced through grades to general officer commanding, Nigerian Army brig. director army training unit, Nigerian Army appointed army chief of staff, Nigerian Army, 1991; minister of defense, Federal Republic Nigeria, Lagos, since 1990; head of state, commander in chief of armed forces, Federal Republic Nigeria, Lagos, since 1993; chairman, Federal Executive Council, Lagos, Nigeria.