‘I was never part of Dele Giwa’s assassination in 1986’ Babangida

• Former military president Ibrahim Babangida has refuted allegations linking him to the 1986 assassination of journalist Dele Giwa, blaming media sensationalism for obstructing the investigation
• Giwa, a critic of Babangidas regime, was accused of plotting a socialist revolution before receiving a parcel bomb at his home
• Babangida, in his autobiography, maintained that the case remains unsolved and expressed hope that the truth would eventually be uncovered

Did Ibrahim Babangida Kill Dele Giwa? Former Military President ClarifiesSource: TwitterWhat was the controversy surrounding Giwas death?Babangida: The truth is yet to be revealedThe media frenzy surrounding Giwas murder did not aid the investigation. The Nigerian press has historically maintained an adversarial stance against the government, which continued in this case.When the Obasanjo civilian administration reopened the case at the Oputa Panel on Human and Civil Rights, I expected law enforcement and legal experts to present new findings. Unfortunately, no substantial evidence was introduced.Like many mysterious assassinations, Giwas murder remains unresolved. I still hope the truth will come to light in our lifetime or even after us. Some crimes are solved long after their occurrence.Dignitaries Attend Babangidas Book Launch

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