Bukar Suwa Dimka
Nigerian military officer (1940–1976) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lieutenant Colonel Bukar Suwa Dimka (1940 – 15 May 1976)[1] was a Nigerian military officer who played a leading role in the 13 February 1976 abortive military coup against the government of General Murtala Ramat Muhammed. Dimka also participated in the Nigerian counter-coup of 1966 which toppled the government of General Aguiyi Ironsi.
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Birth name | Bukar Suwa Dimka |
Born | 1940 British Nigeria |
Died | 15 May 1976(1976-05-15) (aged 35–36) Lagos, Nigeria |
Allegiance | Nigeria |
Service/ | Nigerian Army |
Years of service | 1963–1976 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
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