How Mamman Vatsa was Killed for attempted Coup, 1986

In this video, we will critically examine the Mamman Vatsa conspiracy trial and subsequent execution in 1986. We will provide answers to most of the questions that have been left unanswered over the years. Major-General Mamman Vatsa was the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. He was a school classmate and close friend of President Ibrahim Babangida, and Babangida was the best man at his wedding. He fought in the civil war and was commanding a battalion that was neighbouring to Babangida’s. He was a prolific writer and a poet. When Babangida rose to power in 1985, officers whose loyalty could not be guaranteed were purged from the military. Within a month of Babangida’s regime, 42 officers were retired from service. You are free to conclude that the purge was not thorough enough as rumors of a coup plot began to circulate just few months into his regime. But the government refused to comment publicly on these rumors. Despite the government's refusal to comment on the allegations, several names were mentioned as the instigators of the coup. The rumors even spread throughout the barracks, and Mamman Vatsa's name was mentioned. The rumors got to Vatsa's orderly, who was unsure how to approach his boss about such a delicate matter. Notwithstanding, the Orderly disclosed this to his wife, who then spoke with his husband and urge him to discuss the matter with the president, Babangida. #mammanvatsa #hisplemedia #militarycoup OUR GEAR: Microphone I use: https://amzn.to/3B1Udl3 Our Headphones: https://amzn.to/3qpC4IY Subscribe to Hisple Media here: hisplemedia CHAPTERS 00:00 intro background 00:26 Immediately after Babangida's ascension to power (coup rumors) 03:19 the FMG acknowledge the coup plot 05:09 how Mamman Vatsa was arrested on Dec. 23, 1985 06:19 FMG name the coup suspects 06:59 investigations of the coup begins 07:56 how the suspects were interrogated 08:29 special military tribunal setup to try the suspects 10:15 how Mamman Vatsa was tried 12:13 prosecution explaines how the coup was planned 14:34 Mamman Vatsa defend himself in the tribunal 16:17 Vatsa and others received the verdit 18:07 AFRC review and confirm the death sentences 19:17 Mamman Vatsa & others executed by firing squad 20:03 was there any coup in the first place? 20:56 was there any evidence against Mamman Vatsa? 22:02 was there any rivalry between Vatsa and Babangida? 23:03 Next video and CTA Sources: music by Youtube library images from google images stock videos: pexels.com Government videos: adeyinka makinde on youtube text by Max Siollun, Soldiers of Fortune Please note that some of the links above are affiliate links. You will be supporting our work on this channel if you choose to follow any of the links and buy any products because we may receive a small commission. Be rest assured that we will be promoting materials (books etc) and gears that have been very helpful for us. We appreciate your continued support for @HispleMedia