Sadibou Hydara

Sadibou Hydara (1 April 1964, Serekunda—6 June 1995, Banjul) was a Gambian military leader and politician. 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 briefly served as the Minister of the Interior before his arrest and death in custody in 1995.

Biography Sadibou Hydara was born in April 1964 in Dippa Kunda, Serekunda. He spent much of his childhood in Sierra Leone where his father was a trader. He was detained at Mile 2 Prison and subjected to severe torture while in detention. On 3 June 1995, before standing trial, he died in custody. Official reports cited natural causes, but his family disputed this, stating he had no known health issues.

Hydara spoke English, French, Arabic, Wolof, and his native Mandinka.