1983 Nigerian coup d'état

1983 Nigerian coup d'état
Date	31 December 1983
Location	Nigeria
Result	Coup succeeds.; President Shehu Shagari is ousted by Maj-Gen Muhammadu Buhari, GOC 3rd Armored Division.;
Belligerents
Democratically elected Federal Government of Nigeria	Armed Forces faction
Commanders and leaders
Shehu Shagari	Muhammadu Buhari

The Nigerian military coup of 1983 took place on 31 December that year. It was coordinated by key officers of the Nigerian military and led to the ousting of the democratically elected government of President Shehu Shagari and the installation of Major General Muhammadu Buhari as head of state.

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