Langtang Mafia

Langtang Mafia

The "Langtang Mafia" is a rumored clique of military men from Langtang, Plateau State who hold or have held positions of power in the Nigerian government. The term is often used in reference to the 1985 – 1993 Babangida junta. Purported members include Lt Gen Joshua Nimyel Dogonyaro (rtd), Lt Gen Jeremiah Useni (rtd), Lt. Gen Domkat Bali (rtd) and Brig Gen John N. Shagaya (rtd and presently Senator)

ee also

*Yakubu Gowon, another Nigerian leader accused of being involved with the Langtang Mafia
*Tarok

References

*cite web |url= http://www.thisdayonline.com/archive/2002/10/20/20021020pro01.html|title=Still a Langtang Mafiosi |accessdate=2007-04-21 |date=2004-11-16 |last=Louis|first=Achi|work=This Day Online |publisher=Leaders & Company Limited
*cite web |url= http://www.thisdayonline.com/archive/2003/06/15/20030615spe01.html|title= Langtang: Home of Militias? |accessdate=2007-04-21 |date=2004-11-16 |last=Peter-Omale|first=Funmi|work= This Day Online|publisher=Leaders & Company Limited
*cite web |url= http://www.nathanielturner.com/nigerianpoliticiansasgangster.htm|title= Nigerian Politicians as Gangsters |accessdate=2007-04-21 |date=2005-01-22 |last=Nworah|first=Uche|work= ChickenBones|publisher=
*cite web |url= http://www.publici.org/report.aspx?aid=637|title= General as Bandit |accessdate=2007-04-21 |date=1098-08-24 |last=Dare |first=Sunday|work= www.publici.org|publisher=Center for Public Integrity


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