Abacha Died Today 15 Years Ago (8/6/1998)

Today marked exactly 15 years when Nigeria's tenth Head of State and dictator Gen Sani Abacha died.He died on 8th June 1998 after eating what was described as "Apple".Here is Gen Abacha's profile.

General Sani Abacha
10th Head of State of Nigeria
In office November 17, 1993 – June 8, 1998
Preceded by	Ernest Shonekan
Succeeded by	Abdulsalami Abubakar
Chief of Army Staff (Nigeria)
In office August 1985 – August 1990
Preceded by	Ibrahim Babangida
Succeeded by	Salihu Ibrahim
Personal details
Born	20 September 1943 Kano, Nigeria
Died	8 June 1998 (aged 54) Abuja, Nigeria
Nationality	Nigerian
Political party	none (military)
Spouse(s)	Maryam Abacha
Religion	Islam
Signature
Military service
Service/branch	Nigerian Army
Years of service	1963 - 1998
Rank	General