1994 coup attempt

The 1994 coup attempt in Nigeria was an armed effort by a faction of the military to overthrow the democratically elected government led by President Ernest Shonekan. The coup was quickly resisted and failed, primarily due to other military leaders, notably General Sani Abacha, who opposed the takeover. The attempt underscored ongoing tensions within Nigeria’s military and political instability during that period. Ultimately, the government remained in power, and the coup's failure reinforced the fragile balance of power and ongoing struggle for control among Nigeria's military elites.