A 1984 video of the Supreme Military Council. This powerful Nigerian governing body, active from 1983-1985, was led by Major-General Muhammadu Buhari as Head of State and Chairman. Key members included: *Military Leadership:*- Major-General Domkat Bali: Minister of Defence and Chief of Defence Staff- Major-General Ibrahim Babangida: Chief of Army Staff- Commodore Augustus Aikhomu: Chief of Naval Staff- Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Mahmud Alfa: Chief of Air Staff *Division Commanders:*- Brigadier-Gen

In February 1986, Major General Charles Ndiomu announced the death sentences handed down by a special military tribunal to officers accused of plotting a coup "Phantom Coup" against the government of General Ibrahim Babangida. Thirteen officers were initially arrested, including Major General Mamman Vatsa — then Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and a close friend of Babangida. The accused came from all branches of the military, a detail the regime pointed to as evidence of a coordinated