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The sound of the waves was soothing, creating an atmosphere of tranquility that contrasted with the usual hustle and bustle of the Grand Ocean Hotel, located on one of Miami’s most popular beaches. The hotel was a luxury destination known for its impeccable service and as a haven for families and celebrities. Samantha, a dedicated young employee, was on her morning shift. At just 25, her determination and work ethic made her stand out. Working as the hotel’s lifeguard, she was respected for her competence and the way she handled emergencies. With a warm smile and brown hair tied back in a practical ponytail, she exuded confidence and safety.

That day, the hotel pool was busy. Children were playing while their parents relaxed under umbrellas. Samantha was alert, her trained eyes constantly scanning the area. She watched every movement, every child entering and exiting the water. It was a demanding job, but she liked the responsibility. She knew that her presence made a difference…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

Then, she saw something that made her freeze: a baby, unsupervised, was floating motionless in the water. Instant panic was replaced by action. Without hesitation, she ran and jumped into the pool. Seconds felt like hours as she swam quickly to the baby. When she reached him, she noticed that he wasn’t breathing. With a swift movement, she lifted him out of the water and began performing CPR. Panic seized those present, but Samantha remained calm. Minutes later, to everyone’s relief, the baby began to cry. The parents, who had been distracted for a moment, rushed to thank Samantha. The mother, in tears, hugged the child while the father repeatedly said, “Thank you.”

It was a moment of relief and gratitude. The hotel manager, Lisa, arrived shortly after. Lisa was an imposing woman with impeccably styled blonde hair and a stern look. She thanked Samantha, but there was something in her eyes that the young woman couldn’t decipher.

“You did a great job, Samantha,” Lisa said with a tense smile. “We’ll make sure the family is well taken care of. Now, get back to your post.”

The following days were strange. Samantha noticed different behavior from the management—small criticisms of her work, sideways glances, and murmurs among colleagues. It seemed that her heroic act had triggered something she didn’t understand. Then, a week later, she was called to Lisa’s office.

“Unfortunately, we have to let you go,” said Lisa bluntly.

Samantha was shocked, not understanding the reason. “But why? I saved a life!” she protested.

“We’re not questioning your capability, but we’re restructuring the staff. Your position is no longer needed,” Lisa replied coldly.

Samantha felt betrayed and wronged, but there wasn’t much she could do. What could have happened for such a drastic change? she wondered, unable to find a logical answer.

The following days were lonely. Samantha couldn’t understand the sudden dismissal. She talked to former colleagues, trying to find out if there was something she didn’t know. Some avoided talking about it; others simply didn’t know what to say. Then, one of the maintenance workers, Carlos, approached her. Carlos was a quiet man but always observant. He had worked at the hotel for many years and knew that there were secrets hidden in the corridors of the Grand Ocean.

“Samantha, I saw the pool recordings,” he said conspiratorially, “and there’s something you need to see.”

Suspicious but curious, Samantha agreed to meet with Carlos after hours. He took her to the security room, a place where few people had access. The hotel’s security cameras were there, recording every movement. Carlos inserted a flash drive into the computer and opened a video.

“Look at this,” he said, pointing to the screen.

The video showed the moment Samantha saved the baby, but there was something more. In a corner, almost out of sight, a man was watching everything attentively. He wore a cap and sunglasses, but there was something about his behavior that caught Samantha’s attention.

“Who is that?” she asked, feeling a chill down her spine.

“That’s John Harris,” Carlos replied. “He’s one of the hotel’s partners.”

“But what was he doing there, and why did he seem so interested in what happened?” Samantha felt a wave of suspicion. “Carlos, do you think this has something to do with my dismissal?”

“I don’t know,” said Carlos, “but something strange is going on. Keep watching.”

In the video, Samantha saw John Harris making a phone call right after the incident. His behavior seemed nervous, as if he were worried about something. Then, he quickly walked away, disappearing from the camera’s view.

“We need to find out more about this,” said Samantha, determined. “I can’t accept being fired without an explanation.”

Carlos agreed to help her. They decided to investigate further, starting by finding out who the baby’s parents were. Samantha remembered the names they mentioned at the time—Emily and Mark Thompson. With Carlos’s help, she got their contact information and arranged a meeting. Emily and Mark were surprised to receive Samantha’s call but agreed to meet.

On the scheduled day, Samantha and Carlos were welcomed into the Thompsons’ home, a beautiful residence in an upscale Miami neighborhood.

“Thank you for having us,” Samantha said, trying to appear calm. “I need to understand what happened that day. Why was I fired after saving your son?”

Emily looked at Mark before answering. “Samantha, we’re confused too. We were very grateful for what you did. We didn’t know you had been fired.”

“There’s something we don’t know,” added Mark, “but we’re willing to help in any way we can.”

With the Thompsons’ help, Samantha and Carlos began piecing together the puzzle. They discovered that John Harris was involved in shady activities, including money laundering and illegal business dealings. The baby’s near-drowning was not an accident. Harris wanted to create a distraction, perhaps to cover up an illegal transaction happening at the hotel at that moment.

“This is much bigger than I imagined,” said Samantha, feeling the weight of the discovery. “But we can’t stop now. We need to take this to the authorities.”

Carlos and the Thompsons agreed. They gathered all the evidence they could find and went to the police. The ensuing investigation revealed a network of corruption and crimes far beyond what any of them could have imagined. Samantha felt a mix of determination and anxiety as she prepared for what lay ahead. The investigation she and Carlos had started now involved not just their jobs but their personal lives.

Realizing the extent of the hotel’s criminal network, the urgency to act became clearer. Carlos, always calm and meticulous, insisted they proceed with caution.

“Samantha, we need solid evidence. We can’t go to the police with assumptions,” he said as they analyzed the documents and videos they had collected.

Samantha knew he was right, but her impatience grew with each passing day. The Thompsons were equally committed. Emily, who had been devastated by the incident with her son, was now focused on helping Samantha and Carlos expose John Harris. Mark, a renowned lawyer, used his skills to ensure all actions were legal and well-founded.

That afternoon, Samantha and Carlos decided to follow Harris. They knew he had a scheduled meeting at a discreet cafe in downtown Miami. Samantha dressed in simple clothes, trying to blend in. Carlos wore a cap and sunglasses, just like Harris had on the day of the incident. They arrived at the cafe half an hour before the scheduled meeting time. They chose a table at the back, where they could watch the entrance without being noticed. The place was small and cozy, with a tranquil atmosphere that contrasted with the tension Samantha felt.

When Harris finally arrived, he seemed untroubled, as if nothing could shake him. Samantha squeezed Carlos’s arm, signaling the man’s arrival. Harris sat at a table near the window, and soon an unknown man joined him. The conversation seemed casual at first glance, but Samantha knew there was more behind those smiles. Carlos, with his phone discreetly positioned, began recording. Samantha wished she could hear what they were saying, but the distance made it impossible.

However, she noticed a detail that caught her attention. The man with Harris handed him a thick envelope, which Harris discreetly placed in his inner jacket pocket.

“We need that envelope,” Samantha whispered to Carlos.

He agreed but knew it wouldn’t be easy.

After about 30 minutes, Harris and the unknown man stood up and left the cafe. Samantha and Carlos waited a few minutes before following, keeping a safe distance. They followed Harris to a luxurious commercial building, where he entered without looking back. Samantha’s heart raced.

“Let’s go in,” she said decisively.

Carlos hesitated but knew he couldn’t convince Samantha otherwise. Inside the building, they tried to appear as natural as possible. The lobby was elegant, with security guards at every corner. Samantha approached the reception desk and, with the most confident voice she could muster, asked for a random office, pretending to be lost. Meanwhile, Carlos watched Harris’s movements.

After getting the false information from the reception, Samantha returned to Carlos. “He’s in the elevator, going up,” he said.

Without wasting time, they headed for the stairs, climbing a few floors to stay close to Harris without being seen. When they reached the fourth floor, they stopped to catch their breath and assess the next step.

“He must be in an office here,” said Samantha, looking around. They began walking down the corridor, trying to hear any sound that indicated Harris’s presence. When they reached a glass door, they saw Harris entering a room at the end of the corridor. Without thinking, Samantha hid behind a large plant, pulling Carlos with her. They watched Harris enter the room and close the door.

“Now what?” whispered Carlos.

“Let

’s wait,” replied Samantha. “Maybe we’ll have a chance to get that envelope when he leaves.”

Time seemed to drag. Finally, the door opened, and Harris emerged—now without the envelope. He headed for the elevator, seemingly satisfied. Samantha and Carlos waited until he was out of sight before approaching the room. The door was locked, but Carlos, always prepared, pulled out a master key.

“I hope this works,” he said nervously. With a click, the door opened, and they quickly entered.

Inside, there was a large desk and a bookshelf full of documents. Samantha began searching the desk while Carlos checked the bookshelf.

“Look for anything that might help us,” she said, trying to stay calm.

After a few minutes of searching, Carlos found a small safe hidden behind some books.

“I think I found something,” he said, pulling the safe out.

Samantha felt a wave of hope. “Let’s open it,” she said eagerly. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Carlos started working on the safe’s combination, and after a few tense moments, it opened with a click. Inside, they found the envelope Harris had received. Samantha quickly opened it, finding a series of incriminating documents—illegal contracts, records of suspicious financial transactions, and even compromising photos of Harris with influential figures from organized crime.

“This is enough to bring him down,” said Samantha, feeling a mix of relief and excitement. “Let’s take this to the police.”

Carlos agreed, and together they quickly left the room, trying not to attract attention. When they reached the building’s exit, they felt a sense of relief mixed with nervousness. They knew they were one step closer to exposing John Harris, but they also understood that the danger was far from over.

With the documents in hand, Samantha and Carlos went straight to the police station. They presented the evidence to the detective in charge, explaining the entire situation. The detective, impressed by the amount of information, assured them he would thoroughly investigate the case.

“Samantha, you did the right thing,” said the detective, looking at her with respect. “We’ll make sure justice is served.”

As they left the police station, Samantha felt a new wave of hope. She knew the road would be long and difficult, but she was determined to fight for the truth and justice. With Carlos by her side, she was ready to face any challenge that came their way. The following days were a whirlwind of emotions for Samantha. The police were now investigating the case, and she knew she had made powerful enemies. Even so, her determination to reveal the truth kept her going. Carlos, always by her side, was a constant source of support and courage.

The investigation progressed quickly. The detective in charge, Richard Dawson, was known for his integrity and skill in solving complicated cases. He called Samantha and Carlos for a meeting where he revealed more details about what he had discovered so far.

“You did an excellent job collecting this evidence,” Dawson said, spreading the documents on the table. “John Harris is involved in a corruption network that goes beyond what we imagined. We’re talking money laundering, influence peddling, and even connections to organized crime.”

Samantha felt a shiver as she heard those words. The extent of Harris’s crimes was frightening, but she was determined to move forward.

“What do we need to do now?” she asked, looking at Dawson.

“We need more concrete evidence,” the detective replied. “Something we can use to arrest Harris and his accomplices once and for all. And we need to do it quickly before he finds out we’re on to him.”

Carlos, who had been silent until then, looked at Samantha and said, “We have to go back to the hotel. Harris is still operating from there, and there may be more evidence we can find.”

Samantha knew it would be risky, but she also knew Carlos was right.

“Let’s do it,” she said with determination. “But we need to be careful. Harris is probably already suspicious.”

They decided to return to the Grand Ocean Hotel that night when it would be quieter. With the help of Emily and Mark Thompson, they came up with a plan to enter without being noticed. The Thompsons, concerned for Samantha’s safety, insisted on helping in any way possible.

At midnight, Samantha and Carlos arrived at the hotel, dressed in discreet clothes and with racing hearts. They entered through the back door that Emily had left open for them. The hotel was silent, and the darkness heightened the tension in the air.

“Let’s go to the security room first,” Carlos whispered. “We need to access the cameras and see if we can find anything suspicious.”

Samantha agreed and followed Carlos through the hotel corridors. They reached the security room unnoticed. Carlos used the master key again, and with a click, the door opened. The room was empty, but the screens showed various areas of the hotel. Carlos began reviewing the recordings from the past few weeks while Samantha watched the screens, trying to spot any sign of suspicious activity.

That’s when they noticed something strange. Harris was heading to the hotel’s basement, an area not used by guests.

“He’s hiding something down there,” Carlos said. “We need to find out what it is.”

Carefully, they left the security room and headed to the basement. The sense of urgency increased with each step. When they reached the basement, they found a heavy door, locked with an electronic padlock. Carlos, always prepared, started working on the lock.

“Hurry, Carlos,” Samantha whispered nervously, glancing around.

With a click, the door opened, revealing a large storage room filled with boxes and equipment. Samantha and Carlos entered, using their flashlights to illuminate the space. That’s when they found a box of documents marked “confidential.” Samantha opened the box, revealing a series of incriminating documents—illegal contracts, records of suspicious financial transactions, and even compromising photos of Harris with influential figures from organized crime.

“This is enough to bring him down,” said Samantha, feeling a mix of relief and excitement. “Let’s take this to the police.”

Carlos agreed, and together they quickly left the room, trying not to attract attention. When they reached the building’s exit, they felt a sense of relief mixed with nervousness. They knew they were one step closer to exposing John Harris, but they also understood that the danger was far from over.

With the documents in hand, Samantha and Carlos went straight to the police station. They presented the evidence to the detective in charge, explaining the entire situation. The detective, impressed by the amount of information, assured them he would thoroughly investigate the case.

“Samantha, you did the right thing,” said the detective, looking at her with respect. “We’ll make sure justice is served.”

As they left the police station, Samantha felt a new wave of hope. She knew the road would be long and difficult, but she was determined to fight for the truth and justice. With Carlos by her side, she was ready to face any challenge that came their way.

The following days were a whirlwind of emotions for Samantha. The police were now investigating the case, and she knew she had made powerful enemies. Even so, her determination to reveal the truth kept her going. Carlos, always by her side, was a constant source of support and courage. The investigation progressed quickly. The detective in charge, Richard Dawson, was known for his integrity and skill in solving complicated cases. He called Samantha and Carlos for a meeting where he revealed more details about what he had discovered so far.

“You did an excellent job collecting this evidence,” Dawson said, spreading the documents on the table. “John Harris is involved in a corruption network that goes beyond what we imagined. We’re talking money laundering, influence peddling, and even connections to organized crime.”

Samantha felt a shiver as she heard those words. The extent of Harris’s crimes was frightening, but she was determined to move forward.

“What do we need to do now?” she asked, looking at Dawson.

“We need more concrete evidence,” the detective replied. “Something we can use to arrest Harris and his accomplices once and for all. And we need to do it quickly before he finds out we’re on to him.”

Carlos, who had been silent until then, looked at Samantha and said, “We have to go back to the hotel. Harris is still operating from there, and there may be more evidence we can find.”

Samantha knew it would be risky, but she also knew Carlos was right.

“Let’s do it,” she said with determination. “But we need to be careful. Harris is probably already suspicious.”

They decided to return to the Grand Ocean Hotel that night when it would be quieter. With the help of Emily and Mark Thompson, they came up with a plan to enter without being noticed. The Thompsons, concerned for Samantha’s safety, insisted on helping in any way possible.

At midnight, Samantha and Carlos arrived at the hotel, dressed in discreet clothes and with racing hearts. They entered through the back door that Emily had left open for them. The hotel was silent, and the darkness heightened the tension in the air.

“Let’s go to the security room first,” Carlos whispered. “We need to access the cameras and see if we can find anything suspicious.”

Samantha agreed and followed Carlos through the hotel corridors. They reached the security room unnoticed. Carlos used the master key again, and with a click, the door opened. The room was empty, but the screens showed various areas of the hotel. Carlos began reviewing the recordings from the past few weeks while Samantha watched the screens, trying to spot any sign of suspicious activity.

That’s when they noticed something strange. Harris was heading to the hotel’s basement, an area not used by guests.

“He’s hiding something down there,” Carlos said. “We need to find out what it is.”

Carefully, they left the security room and headed to the basement. The sense of urgency increased with each step. When they reached the basement, they found a heavy door

, locked with an electronic padlock. Carlos, always prepared, started working on the lock.

“Hurry, Carlos,” Samantha whispered nervously, glancing around.

With a click, the door opened, revealing a large storage room filled with boxes and equipment. Samantha and Carlos entered, using their flashlights to illuminate the space. That’s when they found a box of documents marked “confidential.” Samantha opened the box, revealing a series of incriminating documents—illegal contracts, records of suspicious financial transactions, and even compromising photos of Harris with influential figures from organized crime.

“This is enough to bring him down,” said Samantha, feeling a mix of relief and excitement. “Let’s take this to the police.”

Carlos agreed, and together they quickly left the room, trying not to attract attention. When they reached the building’s exit, they felt a sense of relief mixed with nervousness. They knew they were one step closer to exposing John Harris, but they also understood that the danger was far from over.

With the documents in hand, Samantha and Carlos went straight to the police station. They presented the evidence to the detective in charge, explaining the entire situation. The detective, impressed by the amount of information, assured them he would thoroughly investigate the case.

“Samantha, you did the right thing,” said the detective, looking at her with respect. “We’ll make sure justice is served.”

As they left the police station, Samantha felt a new wave of hope. She knew the road would be long and difficult, but she was determined to fight for the truth and justice. With Carlos by her side, she was ready to face any challenge that came their way.

 

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Leaked Video Of Gen. Diya Crying And Begging Late General Sani Abacha

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Gen. Diya was crossed examined at the Human Rights Violation Commission (HRVIC) on the coup plan 1997 to overthrow Gen. Sanni Abacha, He bluntly denied the fact that he was part of the plan but he admitted he knew about the plan. He further explained that he was afraid of being killed by the Coup Master Planner if he revealed the plan.

He denied pleading with Gen. Sanni Abacha but was shocked to see the video where he truly knelt down before Gen. Sanni Abacha as tendered by the Lawyer…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

Gen. Diya Oladipo then was appointed as Chief of Defense Staff. He was appointed Chief of General Staff in 1993 and Vice Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council in 1994. In 1997 Diya and dissident soldiers in the military allegedly planned to overthrow the regime of Sani Abacha. The alleged coup was uncovered by forces loyal to Abacha, and Diya and his cohorts were jailed. Diya was tried in a military tribunal, and was given the death penalty. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

 

 

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July 29 In Nigerian History: Aguiyi-Ironsi And Fajuyi Assassinated In Ibadan

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Aguiyi-Ironsi (L) and Adekunle Fajuyi (R)

Nigeria has seen the rise and fall of many military regimes since she became a sovereign state in 1960 and this, at every turn, has altered the direction of the country.

A second coup since independence which happened on July 29, 1966, would see to the brutal death of Nigeria’s Supreme Commander, General J.T.C Aguiyi-Ironsi (the nation’s 1st military head of state) and his friend, Lieutenant Colonel Francis Adekunle Fajuyi, who was the sitting and 1st Military Governor of the Western Region…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

Aguiyi-Ironsi was a guest at the Government House, Ibadan, as he came to hold a meeting with traditional rulers in the Western region. Ironsi arrived Ibadan the previous day and unknowingly, he met his death during the counter-coup which is generally believed to be a retaliation to the January 15th 1966 coup in which prominent Northerners in power were killed.

The Northerners were believed to hold a grudge since the first coup as they lost leaders including Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (Nigerian Prime Minister) and Sir Ahmadu Bello (Sardauna of Sokoto and Premier of the Northern Region). They tagged it an ‘Igbo Coup’ as no Eastern casualty was recorded in both the military and public service as even the West lost Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola in the coup. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

This counter-coup of July 29, 1966, led by General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma was tagged the bloodiest coup by many in the history of Nigeria. Ironsi and Fajuyi’s death which still remains a controversial debate among historians because how they were killed isn’t clear but both bodies were found in a bush in outskirts of Ibadan. Read a comprehensive account of how Aguiyi-Ironsi was killed here.

Aside from the Head of State and Western Military governor, many other casualties were recorded in the army and most killed or maimed were Easterners, particularly Igbos. This will be one of the many reasons the country would go into a civil war the following year as the Eastern region tried seceding.

54 years after, we remember this gruesome act done in the Brown Roof City and how much has happened or changed since then.

 

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This Is Why An American Magazine Labelled Sani Abacha as “Thug of the Year” In 1995

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General Sani Abacha is perhaps Nigeria’s most enigmatic head of state. He reigned from 1993 until his death in 1998. General Abacha was born in Kano state, northern Nigeria on September 20, 1943. He hails from Kanuri in Borno state.

He passed out of the Nigerian Military Training Centre in Kaduna where he proceeded to Mons Officer Cadet School in Aldershot, England before being commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in 1963.

He is held by some as Nigeria’s most successful coup plotter. When he was still a Second Lieutenant with the 3rd Battalion in Kaduna, he took part in the July 1966 Nigerian counter-coup from the conceptual stage. He could well have been a participant in the Lagos or Abeokuta phases of the coup the previous January as well…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

Abacha fought for Nigeria in the country’s civil war against Biafran secessionists continuing to rise through the army ranks.

He was instrumental in the 1983 Nigerian coup d’état which brought General Muhammadu Buhari to power as well as the August 1985 coup which removed him from power. He announced the coup which removed the government of Shehu Shagari.

When General Ibrahim Babangida was named President of Nigeria in 1985, Abacha was named Chief of Army Staff. He was appointed Minister of Defence in 1990. With Babangida’s resignation, an interim government headed by civilian President, Ernest Shonekan was formed.

Sani Abacha became the first Nigerian soldier to attain the rank of a full General without skipping a single rank in 1993. In the same year, he moved for the ultimate.

Shonekan resigned and transferred power to Sani Abacha in a move widely believed to be another bloodless coup. In September 1994, he issued a decree that placed his government above the jurisdiction of the courts, effectively giving him absolute power. Another decree gave him the right to detain anyone for up to three months without trial.

General Sani Abacha

Abacha is noted for helping restore peace and democracy to Sierra Leone and Liberia after the civil wars.

On his administration of the Nigerian state proper, he established The Petroleum Trust Fund aimed to address major economic issues facing the country at the time. Between 25-100km of urban road in major cities such as Kano, Gusau, Benin, Funtua, Zaria, Enugu, Kaduna, Aba, Lagos, Lokoja, and Port Harcourt was planned to be constructed each. A N27.3bn contract was awarded for road rehabilitation in the first quarter of 1996.

There was a restructuring of major insurance companies that supported SMEs across the entire country.

Abacha mandated the PTF to publicise its accounts as it was the second-largest public corporation at the time. In 1997, the account of PTF showed that it disbursed N24.3bn on roads, N21.2bn on security, N7.8bn on health, and N3bn on other projects. Other disbursements include N2.2bn on water supply, N936m on food supply and N476m on education. It realized a total of N1.049bn from various investment activities.

It’s curious the sums which emerged after his death that he stashed in overseas accounts as the Abacha administration became the first to record unprecedented economic achievements overseeing an increase in the country’s foreign exchange reserves from $494 million in 1993 to $9.6 billion by the middle of 1997. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

He also reduced the external debt of Nigeria from $36 billion in 1993 to $27 billion by 1997. His Petroleum (Special) Trust Fund is also hailed for infrastructural projects and interventionist programmes in education, water and health.

His wife is credited with setting up the National Hospital in Abuja viewed as Nigeria’s foremost national hospital, which was initially set up as a hospital for women and children before its upgrade.

Nonetheless, Abacha was ruthless with groups he considered hostile to his administration between 1993 and 1998. There was a crackdown on the civil rights groups, media and pro-democracy groups.

It was also under him that Nigeria became a perpetual importer of petroleum products as the refineries packed up. The emergence of the ‘foul fuel’ which damaged car engines and released a repugnant smell was in his time.

General Sani Abacha earned the title ‘Thug of the Year’ from Time magazine in 1995 after the execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa. Abacha developed the habit of working only at night. Availing himself to be seen publicly rarely while being averse to granting interviews.

The events of his death on June 8, 1998, at the presidential villa in Abuja are murky and while the official account is that he suffered a heart attack, other accounts say he was in the company of two Indian sex workers flown in from Dubai when he died. He was buried on the same day, according to Muslim tradition, without an autopsy. This fueled speculation that he may have been murdered by political rivals via poison.

Foreign diplomats, including United States Intelligence analysts, believed that his drink or fruit (apple) was laced with a poisonous substance while in the company of prostitutes.

Abacha was married to Maryam Abacha with whom he had had seven sons and three daughters.

In March 2014, the United States Department of Justice revealed that it had frozen more than $458 million believed to have been illegally obtained by Abacha and other corrupt officials.

On 7 August 2014, the United States Department of Justice announced the largest forfeiture in its history: the return of $480 million to the Nigerian government.

Stashed sums in other accounts have been discovered with the Nigerian government working to have the funds returned.

 

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