Mamman Vatsa
Mamman Vatsa was a Nigerian military officer and close childhood friend of former Head of State Ibrahim Babangida, who was executed in 1986 following a foiled coup attempt which Babangida described as a personal betrayal.
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Mamman Vatsa was executed under a treason decree promulgated by Babangida.
Real reason I am taking legal action against Babangida – Falana
Nigeria· 2025-03-02
The family of the late General Mamman Vatsa has said that the autobiography of Military President Ibrahim Babangida was full of lies.
IBB should allow Vatsa rest after killing him for alleged coup – FamilyNigeria· 2025-02-28
Mamman Vatsa was executed for an alleged coup attempt during Babangida's regime.
IBB admits MKO won June 12 election – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-25
Mamman Vatsa was executed by Ibrahim Babangida, raising questions about Babangida's claims of friendship with Dele Giwa.
IBB and the alternative truthNigeria· 2025-02-25
Vatsa was a childhood friend of Babangida who was executed during his regime.
Activists, others lampoon Babangida, demand ex-dictator’s prosecutionNigeria· 2025-02-23
Mamman Vatsa was sent to the firing squad by Babangida during his reign.
An Ex-excellency prepares to meet his makerNigeria· 2025-02-23
General Mamman Vatsa was executed in March 1986 for allegedly leading a coup against the Nigerian government.
IBB defends executing childhood friend, family demands restitutionNigeria· 2025-02-22
