Nigeria – Minister Vatsa and soldiers receive death sentence

(25 Feb 1986) *DIGIBETA HELD IN THE ARCHIVE*
GS CAS NIGERIA: Former Armed Forces Minister Major-General Mamman
05038614 Vatsa and 12 others have been sentenced to death for leading
1″VT+BVU an abortive coup last December. The military tribunal which
tried the men was chaired by Major-General Charles Ndioumu.
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NIGERIA SHOWS: Soldiers taking court seats prior to sentencing;
Lagos accused men arriving in black car; Wing Commander J Ukwu,
who was acquitted; members of military tribunal; Major-
General Vatsa (sitting down first) with other accused;
judgement read by Major-General Ndioumu; people leaving
court. Date Shot: 25.2.86

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