Bukar Suwa Dimka

Bukar Suwa Dimka
Birth nameBukar Suwa Dimka
Born1940
British Nigeria
Died15 May 1976(1976-05-15) (aged 35–36)
Lagos, Nigeria
Allegiance Nigeria
Service / branch Nigerian Army
Years of service1963–1976
Rank Lieutenant Colonel

Lieutenant Colonel Bukar Suwa Dimka (1940 – 15 May 1976)[1] was a Nigerian military officer who played a leading role in the 13 February 1976 abortive military coup against the government of General Murtala Ramat Muhammed. Dimka had also participated in the Nigerian counter-coup of 1966 which toppled the government of General Aguiyi Ironsi.

  1. ^ "1976: Lt. Col. Bukar Dimka and six coup confederates". Executed Today. 15 May 2011. Retrieved 11 January 2015.