General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (born August 17 1941) also known as IBB is a retired Nigerian Army officer who was the military ruler of Nigeria. He ruled Nigeria from 27 August 1985 when he overthrew Major General Muhammadu Buhari in a coup until his departure from office on 27 August 1993 having annulled the elections held on June 12 that year. There is evidence of severe human rights abuses under his regime.
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active years end date
1993-08-27
active years start date
1985-08-27
birth date
1941-08-17
birth place
Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria, Niger State, Minna
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