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Buhari Hails Babangida At 81
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent best wishes to former military president, Ibrahim Babangida on his 81st birthday Aug. 17, 2022.
In a congratulatory message by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, on Tuesday in Abuja, Buhari joined family, friends and associates of the former leader in celebrating another year, heralded by God’s benevolence and mercies.
The president noted the historical role of the former military president in shaping the political and economic development of the country, and his counsels to upcoming political leaders.
Buhari prayed for longer life, good health and strength for the octogenarian.(NAN)
GWG.NG reports that Buhari was removed from office as military head of state on August 27, 1985 in a military coup that was supposedly led by Babangida who was the chief of army staff at that time.
Meanwhile, in other news,
The Lagos State Police Command has rescued a 29-year-old man, identified as Sanni Gafar suspected to be a terrorist from being lynched by an angry mob in the Ijora Badia area of Lagos.
The suspect was nabbed by residents of the area who suspected his movements. However, Gafar was rescued by the Police who arrived the scene almost immediately.
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