Ishaya Bamaiyi
Nigerian general (born 1949) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ishaya Rizi Bamaiyi, GCON (born 21 September 1949) is a retired Nigerian Army lieutenant general who served as Chief of Army Staff from 1996 to 1999 during the military regime of Generals Sani Abacha and Abdulsalami Abubakar.[1] His older brother was Major General Musa Bamaiyi, former Head of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
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Ishaya Bamaiyi | |
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Chief of Army Staff | |
In office March 1996 ā May 1999 | |
Preceded by | Maj-Gen. Alwali Kazir |
Succeeded by | Lt-Gen. S.V.L. Malu |
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Born | (1949-09-21) 21 September 1949 (age 74) Zuru, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in Kebbi State, Nigeria) |
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Years of service | 1968ā1999 |
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Commands | Brigades of Guards, Lagos Garrison Command |
Battles/wars | Biafran war |
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