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Chris Alli

1944 – 2023

Military governor of Plateau State, Nigeria

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About Chris Alli

Lived 1944 – 2023 (aged 78). Chris Alli was a Nigerian politician.

Mohammed Chris Alli (25 December 1944 – 19 November 2023) was a Nigerian Army major general who served as Chief of Army Staff from 1993 to 1994 under General Sani Abacha's regime and was military governor of Plateau State Nigeria from August 1985 to 1986 during the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida. Many years later, he was appointed interim administrator of the state during a 2004 crisis in the state following ethno-religious killings in Shendam, Yelwa Local Government.

Military career On 13 February 1976, army coup plotters assassinated the then head of state, General Murtala Mohammed. Alli was investigated for involvement in the coup attempt, but was exonerated. General Ibrahim Babangida appointed Alli military governor of Plateau State from August 1985 to 1986. After the coup in November 1993, when President Ernest Shonekan was ousted by General Sani Abacha, Alli was appointed Chief of the Army Staff. Abacha dismissed him from this post in August 1994. It was reported that over 50,000 people had died. President Olusegun Obasanjo declared emergency rule in the state and suspended Governor Joshua Dariye and the state assembly, appointing Alli as administrator. Alli's measures were successful in calming the situation, and he handed back to civilian rule in November 2004. The government identified the cause of death was as a result of a brief illness.

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Governor of Plateau State, Chief of Army Staff
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Mohammed Chris Alli

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Chris Alli?

military governor of Plateau State, Nigeria

When was Chris Alli born?

Chris Alli was born on 1 December 1944 in Benin City.

When did Chris Alli die?

Chris Alli died on 19 November 2023.

What was Chris Alli's occupation?

Chris Alli was a politician.

What nationality was Chris Alli?

Chris Alli was Nigerian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Chris Alli

· Wikidata: Q5105721

· DBpedia: Chris Alli

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