Former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), has revealed a startling account of the hours following the death of former military ruler, Gen. Sani Abacha, disclosing that he was locked inside a room at the Presidential Villa before being informed that the Head of State had died.
The dramatic revelation is contained in Abdulsalami’s autobiography, Call of Duty, unveiled in Abuja on Saturday to commemorate his 84th birthday.
According to the former military leader, he received an urgent call on the morning of June 8, 1998, informing him that Abacha wanted to see him. He said expecting another official assignment, he hurried to the Presidential Villa in casual attire.
However, upon arrival, he was directed to a waiting room where he remained for over an hour alongside Major-Gen. Ishaya Bamaiyi. Abdulsalami said his concern deepened when he discovered that the room had been locked from the outside.
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