1983 Nigerian coup d'état
| 1983 Nigerian coup d'état | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Democratically elected Federal Government of Nigeria | Armed Forces faction | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Shehu Shagari | Muhammadu Buhari | ||||||
A military coup took place in Nigeria on 31 December 1983. It was coordinated by key officers of the Nigerian military and led to the ousting of the democratically elected government of President Shehu Shagari and the installation of Major General Muhammadu Buhari as head of state.