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 have included Lt Gen Joshua Dogonyaro (retired, deceased), Lt Gen Jeremiah Useni (retired), Gen Domkat Bali (retired, deceased), Brig Gen John Nanzip Shagaya (retired and former Senator, deceased), and Lt Gen Muhammad A. Najib (retired) as well.
See also
- Yakubu Gowon, another Nigerian leader accused of being involved with the Langtang Mafia
References
- Louis, Achi (2004-11-16). "Still a Langtang Mafiosi". This Day Online. Leaders & Company Limited. Archived from the original on 2010-04-24. Retrieved 2007-04-21.
- Peter-Omale, Funmi (2004-11-16). "Langtang: Home of Militias?". This Day Online. Leaders & Company Limited. Archived from the original on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2007-04-21.
- Nworah, Uche (2005-01-22). "Nigerian Politicians as Gangsters". ChickenBones. Retrieved 2007-04-21.
- Dare, Sunday (1998-08-24). "General as Bandit". www.publici.org. Center for Public Integrity. Archived from the original on 2007-10-09. Retrieved 2007-04-21.
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