Buhari Ousted in Nigerian Coup by Babangida, August 27, 1985
Major General Muhammadu Buhari, Chairman of the Supreme Military Council of Nigeria, is ousted from power in a coup d'état led by Major General Ibrahim Babangida.
Date: August 27, 1985
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