How Mamman Vatsa was Killed for attempted Coup, 1986

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In this video, we will critically examine the Mamman Vatsa conspiracy trial and subsequent execution in 1986. We will provide answers to most of the questions that have been left unanswered over the years.
Major-General Mamman Vatsa was the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. He was a school classmate and close friend of President Ibrahim Babangida, and Babangida was the best man at his wedding.
He fought in the civil war and was commanding a battalion that was neighbouring to Babangida’s.
He was a prolific writer and a poet. When Babangida rose to power in 1985, officers whose loyalty could not be guaranteed were purged from the military.
Within a month of Babangida’s regime, 42 officers were retired from service.
You are free to conclude that the purge was not thorough enough as rumors of a coup plot began to circulate just few months into his regime.
But the government refused to comment publicly on these rumors.
Despite the government's refusal to comment on the allegations, several names were mentioned as the instigators of the coup.
The rumors even spread throughout the barracks, and Mamman Vatsa's name was mentioned.
The rumors got to Vatsa's orderly, who was unsure how to approach his boss about such a delicate matter.
Notwithstanding, the Orderly disclosed this to his wife, who then spoke with his husband and urge him to discuss the matter with the president, Babangida. #mammanvatsa #hisplemedia #militarycoup
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CHAPTERS
00:00 intro background
00:26 Immediately after Babangida's ascension to power (coup rumors)
03:19 the FMG acknowledge the coup plot
05:09 how Mamman Vatsa was arrested on Dec. 23, 1985
06:19 FMG name the coup suspects
06:59 investigations of the coup begins
07:56 how the suspects were interrogated
08:29 special military tribunal setup to try the suspects
10:15 how Mamman Vatsa was tried
12:13 prosecution explaines how the coup was planned
14:34 Mamman Vatsa defend himself in the tribunal
16:17 Vatsa and others received the verdit
18:07 AFRC review and confirm the death sentences
19:17 Mamman Vatsa & others executed by firing squad
20:03 was there any coup in the first place?
20:56 was there any evidence against Mamman Vatsa?
22:02 was there any rivalry between Vatsa and Babangida?
23:03 Next video and CTA
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@Terratiger Жыл бұрын

What Babangida did in 1985 through the Vatsa Coup was to send a message to fellow coupists in the army. The message was simply that he had no loyalty nor allegiance to friendship. It is straight out of a Machiavellian script. That was probably the reason there was no coup again till 1990. When you are a dictator, you govern by ruthlessness.

@babatundeosun2712 Жыл бұрын

Babagida didn't do the right thing

@emekaezeokoli1287 Жыл бұрын

@@babatundeosun2712 @Terratiger has not necessarily supported Maradongida's playing chess with the life of his supposed friend, rather he was taking a dispassionate dissection of the workings of Maradongida's murderous mind. 'nuff said.

@roya2589 2 жыл бұрын

Mamman Vasta's was a wasted talent. He wrote a book on qualitative and quantitative chemistry that helped me to understand chemistry in a very easy way. I remember one of his poems: Girls are sweet Girls are shy Do not beat Or they'll cry. The poem, though written in a simple way, was meant to change our culture of violence against women in our societies. What a life to waste by a trusted friend or should I say frenemy?

@jarsoduba3246 22 күн бұрын

stupid dictators hate people with bright mind. Dictators are always cowards.

@odugs Жыл бұрын

I know it’s quite clear but I have to emphasize the ridiculousness. 1. Members of a regime that came to power through a coup, made a law that sentenced future coup plotters to death. 2. Two coups later, a new regime re-enacts that same law to take out coup plotters against them. The irony!

@jonahokpabi8616 2 жыл бұрын

Vatsa will forever be remembered.

@deolababes Жыл бұрын

Mamman Vasta wrote many poems. My dad bought a poem book for me that was written by him. I doubt there was any coup plot at all, IBB just used that as an excuse to obliterate his perceived enemies. Such a cruel man!!

@safeinhisarms337 Жыл бұрын

My dad too bought a poem book for me written by Mamman Vatsa. So sad he was killed.

@emekaezeokoli1287 Жыл бұрын

Mr Ibradiego Badamando Maradongida merely saw him as a potential [future] threat. Not that Vasta really had interest in the rogue so-called "presidency", but the "military president" felt instinctively threatened that the "military brats" might decide to get rid of him [safely] in favour of his cerebral friend in order to assuage Nigeria's increasingly sophisticated populace that was getting tired of tinhorn despotism. 'nuff said.

@segunfamaye5377 4 ай бұрын

Most of the arrested are from the south or other religion

@dougsehiabhi6592 2 жыл бұрын

The truth is there is this unhealthy rivalry between Vasta and IBB. Rumours in the barracks then was that Vasta's wife once scolded her husband for 'doing everything IBB does' and this never sat well with IBB that was one of the reasons Vasta never commanded a troop under IBB. The impact of the alleged coup also affected the airforce as funding was almost cut off even for aviation fuel. Nice work pls keep it up

@olufunshorominiyi6729 Жыл бұрын

Vatsa's wife wanted to be first lady too and she has been pressuring her husband too cos she saw Maryam as her rival too. Though Bitiyong, iyorshe and vatsa have started meetings but nothing concrete had happened. IBB eliminated them.to send warnings to other officers who might be planning anything since he could not spare his friend then it means there will be no mercy

@pamelamojekwu5640 Жыл бұрын

So, these women were rivals?? Wow.

@g2unes 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this

@adeyinkaalani1786 2 жыл бұрын

In as much as I'm concerned, Babangida is a cruel person, According to this narration. Vatsa was just antagonised and added to the conspirators. He knew nothing about the coup but Babangida and Vatsa had a serious issue to solve between them maybe Babangida is having a bad mind with Vatsa

@HispleMedia 2 жыл бұрын

From the available sources, there was nothing serious linking Vatsa with the coup that would have deserve death... Babangida acted cruelly.

@HispleMedia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys for your support. As always, your feedback will be appreciated because it help us improve our contents in order to serve you watchable and enjoyable videos. Thanks⭐✨❤️

@africanday7337 2 жыл бұрын

What do you call this coup d'etat? Ariwa or Fulani coup?

@HispleMedia 2 жыл бұрын

@@africanday7337 it's popularly known as the Vatsa Conspiracy

@africanday7337 2 жыл бұрын

@@HispleMedia Why they didn't brand it with a tribal appellation like the Biafran Coup?

@salisusuleiman8235 Жыл бұрын

She or she I didn't get that

@jeffjones6607 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the enlightenment about our dark history. I wonder how this man Babangida can sleep at night. The country will rejoice the day his evil life will come to an end. 🙏

@HispleMedia Жыл бұрын

It's a mystery to many too. Thanks for watching ✌️

@christiansimon3749 Жыл бұрын

Evil sleeps well

@osaretinorobor3766 Жыл бұрын

General Babangida committed a lot of atrocities ,I wonder why he is still a free man.

@solomonadegbenle2219 Жыл бұрын

Well, but he was not free in the hands of GOD today, Because he was alive in a critical condition that worst than a prisoner, A socialite man that remains on his chair inside his mansion for many years now, He can not participate in any occasion or conference meetings anywhere both home and abroad, I mean, that alone was a real punishment of GOD, And i surely believe he still face the consequences of his atrocities whenever he dies.

@HomericOrigins 2 жыл бұрын

It is quite unfortunate that Babangida could not spare the friend's life... Such is an indication of how cruel the man is...

@tarijohn1924 Жыл бұрын

Especially when it wasn't violence but power has its rules. When executing a coup, you ought to know the consequences,if you succeed, good for you but fail and you get death. If IBB's coup against Buhari had failed,he wouldn't be alive today.

@sabatony3587 Жыл бұрын

The evil men do lives with them...

@d.bcooper2271 Жыл бұрын

lol

@myson2809 Жыл бұрын

Babangida sold his heart to the devil long time ago. He’s a very dangerous man that ever liveth. I don’t know why God is still having mercy on him.

@olayiwolagiwa8596 Жыл бұрын

I am not holding briefs for IBB, but I think his hands were tied. I agree they had this unhealthy rivalry as friends, but Mamman Vasta was "punished" for his role in the court marshalling of Dimka. (He was the secretary of the Obada panel). He had stepped on the toes of a class of powerful middle beltan officers who could topple IBB if he tried to save his friend's neck.

@davideffiom7559 Жыл бұрын

This was a clear case of conspiracy drawn out of envy. I'm sure that many of the conspirators are living with guilt today for killing the innocent. At the end of time God will judge them.

@dandanjuma3971 Жыл бұрын

Haruna Vatsa, son of the late Maj-Gen Mamman Vatsa died in 2018 after a brief illness. He was at that time the director of protocol for governor Sani Bello of Niger state. They were both friends from their secondary school days at the Nigerian Military School Zaria.

@HispleMedia Жыл бұрын

Ohh, quite unfortunate! May his soul rest on...thank you for watching.

@orgmatter Жыл бұрын

All i can say is, excellent job with the narration 👏 👏

@HispleMedia Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much... I'm glad you like it.

@chudyedeji7754 2 жыл бұрын

How can I give out money meant to finance a coup and issue a receipt to that effect? Not possible.. The receipt means there was a legal transaction between both parties.

@HispleMedia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That is my point on the issue of the money... It appears that Babangida and some in the army had scores to settle with Vatsa...

@chudyedeji7754 2 жыл бұрын

@@HispleMedia Sure.. And to date, he has refused to talk about that so-called coup and what transpired. I believe you, there was a setup

@emekaezeokoli1287 Жыл бұрын

@@HispleMedia Indeed, and the murderous opportunity presented itself to get rid of a fellow in comparison with whom he felt extremely inferior! He had lived his entire adult life being conversant only with cocking a gun at the ready to seize power, whereas the cerebral Vasta could very well do without the parasitic self-enriching military career! 'nuff said

@AncientInsights1 2 жыл бұрын

I think Babangida had to remove those he thought were threat to him. He had plans to hold power and transition from military to civilian rule. It's unfortunate that Vatsa fell victim to the power hunger of his so called friend! You are doing a great job, bros. Thanks

@HispleMedia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching bro!

@d.bcooper2271 Жыл бұрын

for nine yrs planning handing over to civilians? clueless you are

@Horseman01 Жыл бұрын

I believe the little time Babangida has in this world is to keep asking God for Mercy everyday for all his sins he has committed... It broke my heart to know that he was actually Vatsa's best man. If it was me I don't think I'll have the mind to face Vatsa's wife.... Thank you for this wonderful history because our children will also watch this to have a bit knowledge of how and what Nigeria passed through.

@HispleMedia Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind words. I appreciate your feedback. Thanks for watching

@d.bcooper2271 Жыл бұрын

lol 😁😁😁😜😜

@dafidi23 Жыл бұрын

Babangida signed Vasta's wife to womanhood and he still signed her to widowhood. I just pity him

@albertnjoh9385 Ай бұрын

It all goes to show how the human soul can be cruel . That Babangida couldn't spare the life of such a close friend is mind bungling . Anyone with normal human feelings would have commuted the death sentences for the sake of his friend . A very sad story indeed !

@tarijohn1924 Жыл бұрын

Probably IBB saw Vatsa as a stumbling block to his future ambitions especially regarding corruption.

@yakubuduku6062 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information on the Vatsa coup attempt. I just learned from the video/information that it's a mistake for a military officer to work closely with classmates in power, like it or not they will end up as victims of cynicism. Once your classmates assume power better resign. In social life try to avoid partnership with close friends and relatives rather engage with alien persons.

@bankoleodeyemi2237 5 ай бұрын

I consent

@delash 2 жыл бұрын

It's difficult to imagine what was in IBB mind... Killing his friend for attempted Coup is unimaginable.....

@festusaniemeka3350 Жыл бұрын

What other choice did he have he was sending a message

@jamessmith8049 Жыл бұрын

@@festusaniemeka3350 He has an infinite choice. Obasanjo was thrown in jail before he became president. Vasta could have been expelled from the military for lesser crimes like farting, name-calling, or for no reason at all by the CinC to send a message.

@festusaniemeka3350 Жыл бұрын

@@jamessmith8049 bro those guys were playing for keeps. if he would have applied logical thinking I don’t think he be here today like I said he had to send a message if I can do this to my friend the rest of u potential coup plotters don’t stand a chance as a coup plotter that will make u think again

@jamessmith8049 Жыл бұрын

@@festusaniemeka3350 This cycle! Everyone knew he was killed for being a good person. Justifying the killing is parochial! The killing did not stop coup attempts, albeit unsuccessful. I even go as far as to give an example of Obasanjo becoming president of Nigeria, imagine Abacha killing him instead of jail time. The dead dude could have been president or something else better in life.

@chizywiny1733 Жыл бұрын

Can he walk now?? A way that seems right in eyes of man but the end there of is destruction 😭😭

@MBhat001 Жыл бұрын

very very cruel people at the helm of affairs in Nigeria those days. watching from India.

@HispleMedia Жыл бұрын

Oh, thank you so much for your continued support. I appreciate you. Much love from here. 💙💙❤️💙❤️

@wysefavor Жыл бұрын

Its just painful, sickening and traumatic watching this...

@HispleMedia Жыл бұрын

Yeah but that was the sad reality at the time... Thank you very much for watching...

@Kc-ms4xo Жыл бұрын

That's why we need a change. The same people the same result. We need young people with a new mindset. Thank you

@djflexxy Жыл бұрын

In this world just becareful of people around you . Trust nobody.

@johnuwa9852 2 жыл бұрын

Well and all fine for the living . But if VATSA was executed in innocence , yes he has died sharply , but BABANGIDA and his enablers to kill the innocents , will definitely rot in excruciating pains before they finally die in INGLORIOUS indignity .

@user-me6vk8sy4y 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this history

@HispleMedia 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate you. Thank you for watching. ❤️💜💙

@jamessmith8049 2 жыл бұрын

Babangida has a special place in hell waiting for him, Vasta was his best man during his wedding😢😥😢. Gida is not a kind person. He debased this country and let 419 rain, and even killed his own friend?

@d.bcooper2271 Жыл бұрын

lol 😁😁😁😜😜

@emekaezeokoli1287 Жыл бұрын

Let 419 **reign**. Indeed he "legitimised" the advanced free fraud scam that blacklisted Nigerians all over the world, and introduced the culture of "settlement" even allegedly using con artists clad in military attire to scam foreign highly placed officials up to and including heads of state. Mr Ibradiego Badamando Maradongida must be having a daily nightmare, courtesy of his absolute lack of human conscience, when others his octogenarian rank should be enjoying sweet dreams awaiting their final call to meet with their Maker. 'nuff said.

@emekaezeokoli1287 Жыл бұрын

Mr Ibradiego Badamando Maradongida was the Best Man to Vasta at the latter's wedding, not the other way around, and I never got a report that Vasta returned the favour when the 😈 incarnate married his quack "Dr" Maryam Babangida. 'nuff said.

@ameensams Жыл бұрын

You are making a documentary about Nigeria and showing United States motorways. Why? show me obalende and all if you don't have a realistic view of the time you are documenting. You have also used the same in other documentaries. Please make a little effort and in all thanks for the insight.

@HispleMedia Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback and thanks for watching.

@emekaezeokoli1287 Жыл бұрын

That's not even the United States where vehicles are driven on the right side, because you should have noticed in your keen observation the orientation of the vehicle movement here which is on the left. The obvious "culprit" might be England or some other country where it's equally driven on the left. The boring part is the repetition of the same scenery. 'nuff said.

@Chidiuche Жыл бұрын

Deceit and wisdom are distinct but this world does not know the difference.

@ademolaoyediji9173 Жыл бұрын

I learnt that Vatsa did not die but rather IBB sent him to exile till today after his name was mentioned in the coup

@AmandaGrace2000 Жыл бұрын

That's not true; Vatsa was actually executed as the execution proces was documented and later watched by IBB himself.

@adenikeadeyemi9036 Жыл бұрын

Well, it is now history. IBB lived his ife and he is getting closer to his own grave now. His creator will judge him when he gets there.

@emmanuelologbeseawolowo9832 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the updates. I thank all Political Gladiators guarding my territory and safeguarding me. I congratulate IBB for surviving the Coup. I commend Donkia Bali and Sani for their loyalty. I appreciate T.Y Danjuma for his analysis, we implore him to clear the air. Mamma Vasta was a suspect, he could have contacted his friend even before his wife advised him.

@tonyvsan9355 Жыл бұрын

I am of the opinion that imprisonment would have been better than death penalty as no life was lost, more over the coup was nipped in the bud. Law is made for man and man for law.

@dejilaoye3675 2 жыл бұрын

It is unfortunate that Nigerian Army has been political used years ago. All I see in scenario is nothing but mere unhealthy rivalry,hatred & bitterness. May their military souls continue to hunt those who Mastermind their killings!!!

@hoopsandsports1723 Жыл бұрын

Mamma Vatsa championed the killings of Plateau top/middle officers during Dimka coup. Once his name was mentioned, there was no way the Langtang Mafias/other Plateau officers were letting him out. It was a pay back time.

@HispleMedia Жыл бұрын

I think that is true! We alluded to that in the video.. Thanks for watching

@dadajulius6489 Жыл бұрын

Hmm... this is serious. Revenge and many other "landmines" in the Military.🤔

@ActiveDodger Жыл бұрын

They murdered Vasta for nothing. These guys were evil

@HispleMedia Жыл бұрын

✅✅❤️💙

@samuelawenti8503 Жыл бұрын

Every politician is at risk of losing his/her life. It’s a risky game.

@bensoothsayer9764 Жыл бұрын

That IBB still freely lives, without paying for all the massive atrocities he commited is still a big disappointment. I grew up during IBB eviil regime. He is the one that single-handedly destroyed Nigeria; not buhari. What buhari & his fuulani herders, and Apc did was only to nail the coffin!

@uwomanoakene2257 6 ай бұрын

IBB isn't really in good health now. He is disabled. Can't walk. Silent judgement. Also a widower since 2009 when his wife Maryam passed on. No

@555125kevin Жыл бұрын

Break up Nigeria this Northern rule has gotten Nigeria nowhere in 50 years. No industries (no jobs), attacks all over Nigeria, indebted country (devalued naira), unsecure borders, unreliable electricity, poor infrastructure, looted public revenue, & a refinery in Niger republic 🤔🤔?

@HispleMedia Жыл бұрын

You are right in your conclusion that Nigeria is not working but we need to get leader right in 2023.that way, a lot will change. Get your pvc and be ready to vote. Thank you for watching...

@MukoroJr Жыл бұрын

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

@philipphilip1144 Жыл бұрын

The have kept the country down for decades

@ahmedadetunjigbadamosi7580 Жыл бұрын

IBB surely must be suffering for all he did to Nigerians and Nigeria. May Allah judge him and everyone concerned about Nigerias destruction

@k0fideegbe879 Жыл бұрын

Very flimsy evidence on which to take a man's life it's most unfortunate

@albertnjoh9385 Ай бұрын

Very , very unfortunate indeed ! What makes it extremely pathetic is that it involved the life of a very close friend . Does IBB have a conscience ? If so , how has he coped living with sending his friend to an early grave just for rumours of plotting a coup ? How did he himself get to power ?

@maxxyqueen Жыл бұрын

😔 😪

@tommydon6661 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting story please try to increase your speaker volume

@HispleMedia Жыл бұрын

OK, thank you very much. I will do that... I appreciate your feedback. Thanks!

@bledeebeautyhome8038 Жыл бұрын

Babangida is a dangerous man...you killed your friend for a coup that had not even happened. That will live with him till his end. Thank you for this one!

@d.bcooper2271 Жыл бұрын

lol 😆😆😁😁😁😂😂😂😜😜😜

@millerkalunga8183 Жыл бұрын

I really feel sorry for Mrs Vatsa. A life sentence would have been the best option. IBB wanted to get rid off his perceived.

@tahirsuleiman7368 Жыл бұрын

If u had listen carefully u wld hav heard where the commentator said .. decree was enacted in 1975 by obj which says any attempt to carried out a coup is also a treason and the punishment is death...

@naturalblockade3412 Жыл бұрын

If the coup had happened or was successful Babangida would not have been alive for him to kill Vatsa. Talking about friends, Babangida is the one who used his personal relationship with Dimka to disarm him. Nzeogwu and Ifeajuna who also carried out a non-successful coup were not even tried by Ironsi . Why not?

@naturalblockade3412 Жыл бұрын

@Masud Saleh what does it matter?

@muhammad-bin-american Жыл бұрын

The 'who's who' of corrupt criminals were busy fighting for power in Nigeria. No wonder the country is so terrible.

@philipphilip1144 Жыл бұрын

The same heartless people are still in power

@oyeniranakanbi8896 2 жыл бұрын

If no one as debunk such opinion till date. Definitely, vasta was innocent then. I think babaginda will be regretting all his misdemeanor now. The truth is, vasta was a threat to his administration. That is all

@andrewehis5159 Жыл бұрын

Damn! See the way they systematically eliminated southern officers

@alifarhi19 Жыл бұрын

In the military tradition, loyalty and not friendship are paramount. Anyone who planned a putsch against any government deserved to be taken to the galore's. Recall, it's the failure of Ironsi to punish his tribesmen that led to his ousting and later the 1967 civil war.

@user-wt6ww6yk1e Ай бұрын

Yes if he had punished the first coup plotters he would be alive to see a better nigeria

@apexmobilito6205 2 жыл бұрын

If I were Vatsa and was innocent and accused I would have resigned.

@HispleMedia 2 жыл бұрын

I'm very sure wouldn't have saved him either... It's difficult to imagine how brutal these people in power were and have been till today.

@d.bcooper2271 Жыл бұрын

@@HispleMedia lol 😁😁😁😜😜

@emekaezeokoli1287 Жыл бұрын

Your naïveté is of epic proportions and decidedly childish, in thinking that mere resignation would assuage Mr Ibradiego Badamando Maradongida and his band of bloodthirsty cohorts so as to let him go scot-free! 'nuff said

@paulabdul5210 Жыл бұрын

May the lord bless his soul Amen. But do lBB think he would live on for ever?

@omonomoochendo1889 2 жыл бұрын

Betrayal IN HIS DNA

@charlesachinike9540 Жыл бұрын

This could be secret society rivalry

@user-ej5bk1lj7b 17 күн бұрын

No wonder he is rotten on his wheel chair.. IBB and Abacha were responsible Nigeria's problems..

@chineduonuoha294 Жыл бұрын

The guilty are afraid. Why the attempt to escape from detention room. Why did money exchange hands for any reason within the period of planning. Your best friend could be your worst enemy. It happened in Burkina Faso between two trusted friends, Blaise and Thomas.

@timtony10 Жыл бұрын

People don't understand how the military works, babangida was head of state, but he had supreme military council to answer to. He also had powerful people like abacha, and others to answer to. Abacha was more ruthless than babangida. Look running a cartel like nigeria is not easy.

@emekaezeokoli1287 Жыл бұрын

The so-called Armed Forces Redemption Council (AFRC), not the earlier Supreme Military Council [which had a modicum of democracy] as you erroneously called it, was merely a rubber-stamp for Mr Ibradiego Badamando Maradongida. The powers you ascribed to the likes of inSane(nni) Lootobacha GSARS (Grand Sanctioned Armed Robber of the State) came much later. [See him sitting like a babyish general among the other members of the junta!] Maradongida had all the wherewithal to set the innocent man free, but for his innate jealousy and envy of Vasta on account of his achievements apart from the khaki uniform! 'nuff said.

@ayodeleafolabi9653 Жыл бұрын

I disagree with you Sir. If Abacha was more ruthless than IBB, how come he spared the lives of those who allegedly planned to overthrow him? One in 1995 and another in 1997.

@ayodeleafolabi9653 Жыл бұрын

I disagree with you that Abacha was more ruthless than IBB. At least, there were 2 coup attempts on his government, yet Abacha did not execute any of the plotters, including his 2nd in command.

@samgini2414 Жыл бұрын

Nope, Babangida was answerable to no one, the military council was his baby, vasta was never a political soldier, he was a victim of treachery and had no idea what musa Bitiyong was up to, he only loaned him money for his farm, too bad, the man was killed for nothing,

@greathousegreathouse8313 11 ай бұрын

@@samgini2414 Agree with you 💯

@2011minos Ай бұрын

Babagibda murdered his closest friend. No coup. Just personal jealousy.

@anneijeomaevans2675 Жыл бұрын

Considering that northerners have ruled Nigeria for most of its existence, why is their region so backward and now extremely unsafe for them?

@ilorifemitp Жыл бұрын

Millitary regim was tough but not the best for National administration

@danielokeke7992 Жыл бұрын

Be careful with what you wish for. The military regimes weren't tough. That's an understatement. They were ruthless and bloodthirsty.

@stanleyokafor4186 Жыл бұрын

You need to understand what treason is. An attempt is equal to the complete act. On d issue of the officers not having troops, the plot was to use air assets including gunships to clubber strategic installations and take over d government, limiting involvement of ground troops. Col Iyorshe and Col Oche were outspoken officers who fearlessly admitted their roles in d plot, and they both testified that Col Bitiyong reached Vatsa and that Vatsa promised 50k out of which he provided 10k, that 10k was distributed among d officers for logistics in the planning. What else are you looking for? Babangida tried to shield Vatsa but was warned of sad consequences in d circumstance. Military law is strict, and Vatsa knew d consequences. Receipting the 10k was a gimmick by an intelligent poet, but that could not displace d strong evidence of complicity against the General.

@kareemhameed4042 2 жыл бұрын

Vasta was just implicated nothing more..

@TrueShow413 Жыл бұрын

IBB only failed threatening just because of Vatsa intelligent and more vibrant than IBB, while IBB is always like that, got threatening when discovered someone of same rank will over shadow him

@babatundeosun2712 Жыл бұрын

He didn't deserve to be killed especially when General Danjuma and Professor Soyinka appealed to Babajida

@emekaezeokoli1287 Жыл бұрын

It's not pronounced "consigned" but rather concerned [as in kən-ˈsərnd]. Also, it beats me how the three eminent Nigerian authors including Achebe and Soyinka would have intervened in [backed up?] March 1985, after the kangaroo court took place in early 1986 -- although this particular error may have been a verbal "typo".

@HispleMedia Жыл бұрын

Alright! Thanks for the feedback....thank you for watching

@vaughnwoss4990 Жыл бұрын

The term "Maradonna" becomes clearer and clearer every time. 😐

@quabenathalamus510 2 жыл бұрын

Still think Vatsa was innocent

@kejakintola7214 Жыл бұрын

Vatsa was greedy.Vatsa should have been wise,read the mind of Babangida.....

@HispleMedia Жыл бұрын

Was there any special gain for him being were he was? I would like to know why you think he was greedy...

@philipphilip1144 Жыл бұрын

@@HispleMedia Brilliant question

@abubakarbala4221 Жыл бұрын

Why should mamman vatsa attempted a coupt.

@emekaezeokoli1287 Жыл бұрын

You can neither write nor spell correctly, so don't disgrace yourself on the social media! 'nuff said.

@chikanjoku9884 Жыл бұрын

They shouldn't have been executed. They should have been either, dismissed or retired from service and placed under house arrest, and their security details withdrawn. There is no moral justification for the execution of coup plotters especially when the coup is a frame-up, bloodless, unjustified and without substantial evidence. Military regardless, friendship has no substitute.

@HispleMedia Жыл бұрын

But they made the rules by themselves... Thanks for watching

@chikanjoku9884 Жыл бұрын

Yes, that is understandable. But, my point is that, this particular coup d'etat was bloodless, and full of conspiracy. The logical thing to do would have been to dismiss all the plotters from service. Not even retirement.

@gideonsola8111 Жыл бұрын

When Nigeria rejected a loan from IMF😭😭😭

@ijideandrew9443 2 жыл бұрын

Even those that save his life during Gideon okay coup he also take them tribunal. The intantry Capt who was on duty that make it possible to him in a kitchen in One of the nearest barrack. Such Capt supposed have a double promotion just because he's not a muslin or a northerner. Age is also telling on him he be a junior cadet vasa on that day.

@dadajulius6489 2 жыл бұрын

Why did Vatsa attempt to escape House Arrest ? If he knew he was innocent, he should have stayed put without attempting to escape. This move of his made him appear as a suspect. After this move of his, it was always going to be difficult for him to prove he had nothing to do with the planned coupe against Babangida.

@HispleMedia 2 жыл бұрын

That was the reason why Babangida sanction his arrest & immediate detention.

@roya2589 2 жыл бұрын

Vasta was a seasoned officer with an indepth understanding of military antics and internal plots, bureaucracy and complications. He also knew how venomous, unforgiving, unstable and domineering Babangida could be. He attempted to escape, if that narrative was true, to save his life. We must remember that Vasta had explored every avenue and resource to make Babangida see reasons with him but all to no avail. At the point, knowing his friend, his last resort would be self-preservation. In my honest opinion, I don't think Vasta ever attempted any escape through the window. All the allegations against Vasta were maliciously concocted, the evidences were weak and circumstantial and the trial was unfair and unjust. The whole process had some personal vendetta and malice undertone to it. Babangida was afraid of losing power hence he implicated those he presumed as threats. Imagine how the elite military officers were wasted in Egbin's crash. As he was dubbed, 'Maradona,' Babangida was the master of deception, manipulation, mischief, corruption, and betrayal. He was implicated in the death of Dele Giwa, the NewsWatch editor that wanted to report his findings on Gloria Okon that Babangida administration claimed was executed. Some people even believe that Vasta was never among the executed officers.

@ibrahimegbejobi3511 2 жыл бұрын

Babaginda planned coup to overthrow Buhari, he is also guilty of treason. He who kill by the sword will die by the sword. Judgement will soon be here. Babaginda has done more harm than good to Nigeria

@dadajulius6489 Жыл бұрын

@@roya2589 I like the way you outlined your opinions.

@d.bcooper2271 Жыл бұрын

@@roya2589 lol 😁😁😁😜😜

@tahirsuleiman7368 Жыл бұрын

The commentator had forgotten that in Nigeria when u given a position u must swear and promise to punish offender both family and friends...which Ibb did it...I could recall vividly IBb made it clear that and I qoute " wen the love ur frnd and love ur country are in conflict , that it's hight of patriotism to forgt frnds go for ur country..., That I love my friends and I love my family..but the interest of ur country comes first before any other interest" ..so all those accusing ibb of killing his friends have forgotten that Ibb couldn't exonerate his frnd and kill other coup plotters while the world is watching him and maman batsa was part of the board of inquiry in 1970s , therefore the platuue ppl also placed pressure to see if Ibb could dispense Justice ..so to balance justice is to finsh them all regardless of his being involved

@nelsonzrh 2 жыл бұрын

IBB was just. a Brutal man who will suffer in this life and beyond…. Such an evil person.

@terrygee952 Жыл бұрын

Suffer lol ? He is in his 80s now if he die , he died as a honorable man . 80s is old age ..

@merumountaintreks4054 Жыл бұрын

Who killed Dele Giwa "IBB" peace will never be yours both in live and beyond.

@d.bcooper2271 Жыл бұрын

lol 😁😁😁😜😜

@HomericOrigins 2 жыл бұрын

In my opinion Vatsa did not deserve to die

@uchenweke2482 Жыл бұрын

The "t" in plot isn't pronounced as "th." Narrator pls take note

@HispleMedia Жыл бұрын

OK, thank you...that will be corrected going forward. Thank you for watching. Your feedback is appreciated. ❤️💙❤️

@dr.tankotitusauta6757 Жыл бұрын

Nemesis of killing innocent Mamnan Watsa is hinting and will keep hunting his killers

@quincyileh3250 Жыл бұрын

Could 10thousand niara be enough to finance a coup in the 80s

@ikemefulewisdom4791 2 жыл бұрын

the blood of innocent biafrans killed will keep hunting them

@d.bcooper2271 Жыл бұрын

lol 😁😁😁😜😜

@langeo.2383 11 ай бұрын

They should have waited for him to stung ?

@HispleMedia 2 ай бұрын

I don't think so but evidence of his involvement was weak... Thanks for watching ♥️♥️

@lvolusion7645 2 жыл бұрын

Babangida is wicked for killing his best friend. He made his wife a widow

@d.bcooper2271 Жыл бұрын

lol 😁😁😁😜😜

@danielchijioke5946 Жыл бұрын

I do not NECESSARILY BLAME IBB, but POLITICS. There was a coup! History shows trusted friends can undo each other. E.g, the case of Thomas Sankara. Asuming Vatsa was truly innocent. Then, someone or some group wanted Vatsa out. IBB couldn't do shit. Otherwise, he'd be next. Since the incident of Ironsi and Nzeogwu. Military officers' fingered in coup are seriously and swiftly dealt with. Perhaps the coup plotters thought they could get away by fingerings Vatsa, a close friend to IBB. But IBB's survival was also at play. At that point, remnant of Buhari's 'friends' (Kaduna Mafia) were bent on pruning out IBB's trustees and vice versa. Hence, Buhari was still kept on house arrest. Even in the military regime, highway politics were going on. Kill or be killed. Any favoritism/ sentiments were perceived as weakness. Anyone can say anything after the fact. In hindsight, Ironsi & Fajuyi shouldn't have been killed either 😢. Another HASTY decision during the military erar.

@babaaaron 2 ай бұрын

IBB has a lot of blood on his hands

@HispleMedia 2 ай бұрын

Alot actually. Thank you for watching ♥️♥️

@chisomcharles5474 Жыл бұрын

KADUNA NZEOGWU IS THE GREATEST AMONG THEM ALL!!

@HispleMedia Жыл бұрын

For leading a failed coup? Or was there any other he did? Thanks for watching.

@olanrewajukareem7909 27 күн бұрын

The killer of s soul on earth can not be creator, soul belongs to Allah Almighty. Both Vatsa & Babangida will come across each other in heaven. Anytime the evil genius vacate the world, Nigerians will send a cause for attrocities he had commited.

@HispleMedia 26 күн бұрын

But Nigerians are good at romancing the dead notwithstanding the live they led. Thanks for watching 🌹🌹❤️❤️

@davidoluwadare2787 Жыл бұрын

This is so f'ing good

@HispleMedia Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like it... Thank you for watching!

@paulabdul5210 Жыл бұрын

I’m sad that this man thinks he will get away with the crime to humanity-no way. Paul A

@omotayojames1183 Жыл бұрын

It's now the former did by the former leaders would know to our unborn babies. Good job with the undie history.

@HispleMedia Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like it. Thank you for watching!

@abdurrahmanabubakar98 2 жыл бұрын

it's unfortunate that c-in-c could not temper justice with mercy and save his dear friend, although we could say vatsa was no saint either. military regime is an abomination never to be welcomed, intelligent lives was just wasted. my question is did vatsa's family continue to recieve his gratuity?

@HispleMedia 2 жыл бұрын

No, they were removed from the government apartment as well. I understand that before the wife died she was fighting for the husband to pardoned, but I'm not sure if that happened. Thank you for watching.

@jamessmith8049 Жыл бұрын

@@HispleMedia Tinubu will pardon the man! That is the least he deserved especially b4 that Babagida water of talents in Nigeria dies. I hope he rot in hell just based on all the ills that originated from his almost 10yers rule. The country tanked for real under General Babangida!!!!

@philipphilip1144 Жыл бұрын

How do you know he was no saint? Let's face the current narrative, HE DID NOT DO IT

@abdurrahmanabubakar98 Жыл бұрын

@@philipphilip1144 him being a man without flaws is enough reason and his role as secretary to the tribunal on the 76 abortive coup that oversaw the killing of some innocent lives like j.d gomwalk is another reason.

@bobodiallo8082 Ай бұрын

No evidence of plot

@HispleMedia Ай бұрын

That was the case with that very coup... There was no concrete evidence linking Vatsa with the coup but IBB went ahead to kill him despite being his friend.

@kmoses2814 2 жыл бұрын

I am still 50:50 on this 🤔

@HispleMedia 2 жыл бұрын

On whether Vatsa was guilty or not? Well, the evidence against him was not strong enough to warrant a death sentence...

@kmoses2814 2 жыл бұрын

@@HispleMedia There is no way the subordinate of a coup will be executed and the leader set free or the subordinates of a coup be executed without a coup leader. 🤔

@HispleMedia 2 жыл бұрын

@@kmoses2814 yeah, but the point is that there was no coup yet... It was still at planning stage. So, one can argue that even if Vatsa was involved, it would rather have been life imprisonment and dismissal from the army.

@user-lh1gi7hk7y Жыл бұрын

The was no evidence to killed Vatsa

@arinzeanyaebosi163 Жыл бұрын

People are criticising ibb for executing his friend, why did vasta want to overthrow him in the 1st place, how are we sure that vasta wouldn't have killed ibb if the coup was successful, don't vasta know the punishment of the crime he was about to commit?????

@eljefeish Жыл бұрын

How old were you in 1985? Vatsa was a SMART Officer and would NOT have attempted any coup without access to troops. You can't stop somebody from considering you a threat and there were SPECULATIONS as to the ACTUAL reason they had to take Vatsa out....Dele Giwa was to get bombed later. IBB killed whatever was left of Nigeria, who gives money for a coup and writes a receipt? for all the coups MKO sponsored (allegedly), did you see any receipt? I know they don't teach Nigerian history but try to get some books...

@d.bcooper2271 Жыл бұрын

@@eljefeish lol 😁😁😁😜😜