A Story You Were Never Taught in School
He was young.
He was sharp.
And on one cold February morning, he brought Nigeria to a standstill.
This is the story of Lt. Col. Buka Suka Dimka the man behind the 1976 military crisis that changed everything.
The Charmer in Uniform
Dimka wasn’t just another officer.
He was known as a bold, smart, and smooth-talking military man.
A favorite among some of his peers.
But beneath that cool smile, he was deeply unhappy with Nigeria’s leadership.
He believed that General Murtala Mohammed’s government was moving too fast and ignoring the old order.
So, he made a decision…
February 13, 1976 The Morning That Shook the Nation
In the early hours of that day, Dimka and a small group of soldiers struck.
They ambushed the convoy of General Murtala Mohammed in Lagos.
Nigeria’s beloved leader was taken out right there in traffic.
The entire nation was thrown into confusion.
Hours later, Dimka went on air at Radio Nigeria, announcing a change in leadership.
He claimed the government had “misguided the country.”
He said he was doing it “for the people.”
But the people didn’t support him.
Neither did the army.
Within hours, the plan failed.
The Man on the Run
As his plan collapsed, Dimka disappeared.
For three full weeks, he was Nigeria’s most wanted man.
From house to house, village to village, he ran hiding wherever he could.
But on March 6, 1976, in the quiet town of Abakaliki, he was found.
He was arrested without resistance.
The Final Chapter
Dimka faced a military panel.
After weeks of investigation, he was found guilty of his role in the national crisis.
On March 15, 1976, at Bar Beach in Lagos, he was taken out alongside other soldiers involved in the failed plan.
He stood tall.
He refused to be blindfolded.
And before the end, he reportedly said:
“I did what I thought was right for Nigeria.”
A Story Still Surrounded by Secrets
To this day, many Nigerians wonder:
Did Dimka act alone?
Who else was involved but never mentioned?
Some say powerful names were protected.
Others believe the full story has never come out.
One thing is clear:
Dimka’s actions forever changed Nigeria’s military and political future.
Rest in history, Lt. Col. Dimka.
Your story reminds us all that ambition, loyalty, and power… can shake a nation.
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