Sani Abacha GCFR was a Nigerian military general who served as the military head of state of Nigeria from 1993 until his death in 1998. He was also Chief of Army Staff between 1985 to 1990; Chief of Defence Staff between 1990 to 1993; and Minister of Defence.

How did Abacha died?

On 8 June 1998, Abacha died in the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. ... The government identified the cause of death as a sudden heart attack.

When did Abacha became Head of State?

General Sani Abacha became head of state in Nigeria after a coup in November 1993 that ended the Nigerian Third Republic.