According to Punch Newspaper, Former military president General Ibrahim Babangida has firmly denied any involvement in the assassination of prominent journalist Dele Giwa, who was killed by a parcel bomb in 1986.
Giwa, the Editor-in-Chief of Newswatch, was a vocal critic of Babangida’s regime. Just days before his death, he faced serious allegations from a military official, accusing him of plotting a socialist revolution through illegal arms imports. Giwa sought legal counsel from renowned lawyer Gani Fawehinmi in response to these accusations.
On the day of the incident, Giwa received a parcel marked “To be opened by addressee only,” which was collected by his son, Billy. Tragically, the contents of the package led to Giwa’s untimely death while he was dining with a colleague.
In his recently launched autobiography, “A Journey in Service,” Babangida addressed the long-standing allegations surrounding Giwa’s death. He criticized the media’s portrayal of the case, suggesting that it hindered the investigation. He expressed hope that the truth would eventually emerge, stating, “Mysterious crimes are often solved long after their commission.”
The presentation of Babangida’s autobiography coincided with the inauguration of his presidential library, attended by notable figures including President Bola Tinubu, former presidents, and industry leaders. The event featured a keynote address by Nana Akufo-Addo, former President of Ghana.
Despite the passage of time, the murder of Dele Giwa remains unsolved, leaving many questions unanswered. Babangida’s comments reflect a broader concern about accountability and transparency in Nigeria’s political history.
As discussions about Giwa’s death resurface, the public continues to seek justice and clarity regarding this tragic event in Nigeria’s past.
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