Sadibou Hydara
Sadibou Hydara | |
|---|---|
| Minister of the Interior, The Gambia | |
| In office July 1994 – 27 January 1995 | |
| President | Yahya Jammeh |
| Member of the Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council | |
| In office 1994–1995 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 1, 1964 Dippakunda, The Gambia |
| Died | 3 June 1995 Mile Two Prison, Banjul, The Gambia |
| Occupation | Military officer, Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | The Gambia |
| Branch/service | Gambia National Army |
| Rank | Captain |
Sadibou Hydara (April 1964 – 6 June 1995) was an important Gambian military. He was a key figure in the 1994 coup d'état that overthrew the government of President Dawda Jawara. Hydara was a founding member of the Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council (AFPRC) and he briefly served as the Minister of the Interior before his arrest and death in custody in 1995.