Bukar Dimka

Bukar Dimka was a Nigerian Army officer known for leading a failed coup attempt against then Head of State General Yakubu Gowon on February 13, 1976. His actions during this tumultuous period are often associated with the political instability that characterized Nigeria's military history. Dimka's coup was marked by the assassination of Gowon and highlighted the tensions within the Nigerian military, particularly regarding religious and ethnic divisions. Following the coup, Dimka was executed, and his legacy remains a topic of debate among historians and political commentators.