“Abacha Died On Top Of Me, I Did Not Kill Him,” Says Woman Who Was With Former Head Of State When He Died Over 27 Years Ago
Former operative of the Department of State Services, DSS, Dennis Amachree, has offered a fresh perspective on the circumstances surrounding the death of former military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, over 27 years ago, on June 8, 1998.
Former operative of the Department of State Services, DSS, Dennis Amachree, has offered a fresh perspective on the circumstances surrounding the death of former military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, over 27 years ago, on June 8, 1998.
Amachree, a former Assistant Director of the DSS, who spoke said that Abacha died of cardiac arrest while having sexual intercourse with a female pharmacist at the Aso Rock Guest House in Abuja.
The former DSS operative explained the circumstances under which Abacha died in his newly published memoir, "DSS @40: My Journey Behind the Shield," wherein he presented what he described as the true account of Abacha’s controversial death.
The former DSS operative explained the circumstances under which Abacha died in his newly published memoir, "DSS @40: My Journey Behind the Shield," wherein he presented what he described as the true account of Abacha’s controversial death.
Abacha, was Head of State from November 1993 until his death in office, sparking several conspiracy theories then. Some accounts had suggested that Abacha died in the midst of some Indian prostitutes.
However, Amachree, a former Assistant Director, Operations and Intelligence, in his memoir noted that Abacha died at about 4:05 a.m. while in the company of a female pharmacist at the Presidential Villa on June 8, 1998.
According to Amachree, the woman had accompanied her elder sister, whom he described as Abacha’s girlfriend, to the Presidential Villa after the former military ruler reportedly purchased a new SUV for the sister.
He stated that shortly after the intimate encounter, the pharmacist noticed that Abacha had suddenly become motionless and unresponsive.
According to his account, she checked his pulse but could not find one. She then hurriedly dressed up and requested transportation back to her hotel.
The former DSS officer said the soldier on duty, unaware of what had happened, arranged a vehicle for her.
He added that after informing her elder sister about Abacha’s condition, the pharmacist was taken to the Abuja airport, where she boarded a 7:00 a.m. Okada Air flight to Lagos.
Amachree further disclosed that Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, Abacha’s Chief Security Officer, was informed of the former Head of State’s condition at about 5:00 a.m. and immediately ordered efforts to locate the woman who had been with him.
However, by the time security operatives arrived at the Hilton Hotel in Abuja, the pharmacist had already left for Lagos.
Amachree said he later received instructions from the DSS headquarters in Abuja to locate and interrogate the woman in Lagos. She was eventually traced to Ogudu and brought to his office for questioning.
He recalled that her first words during the interrogation were: “I did not kill him, he died on top of me.”
The former intelligence officer said he obtained a detailed statement from the woman and subsequently contacted the DSS headquarters, after which she was flown back to Abuja.
Amachree maintained that the pharmacist’s account supports the conclusion that Abacha suffered a cardiac arrest during sexual intercourse, pointing out that the account also contradicted earlier claims that the former military ruler was poisoned or died after being entertained by foreign women.
According to Amachree, his account of the incident, represented what actually happened and should help end decades of speculations surrounding Abacha’s final moments.
Abacha, died less than a month before the death of Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, the presumed winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election, who died in detention under the Abdulsalami Abubakar's regime.
He stated that shortly after the intimate encounter, the pharmacist noticed that Abacha had suddenly become motionless and unresponsive.
According to his account, she checked his pulse but could not find one. She then hurriedly dressed up and requested transportation back to her hotel.
The former DSS officer said the soldier on duty, unaware of what had happened, arranged a vehicle for her.
He added that after informing her elder sister about Abacha’s condition, the pharmacist was taken to the Abuja airport, where she boarded a 7:00 a.m. Okada Air flight to Lagos.
Amachree further disclosed that Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, Abacha’s Chief Security Officer, was informed of the former Head of State’s condition at about 5:00 a.m. and immediately ordered efforts to locate the woman who had been with him.
However, by the time security operatives arrived at the Hilton Hotel in Abuja, the pharmacist had already left for Lagos.
Amachree said he later received instructions from the DSS headquarters in Abuja to locate and interrogate the woman in Lagos. She was eventually traced to Ogudu and brought to his office for questioning.
He recalled that her first words during the interrogation were: “I did not kill him, he died on top of me.”
The former intelligence officer said he obtained a detailed statement from the woman and subsequently contacted the DSS headquarters, after which she was flown back to Abuja.
Amachree maintained that the pharmacist’s account supports the conclusion that Abacha suffered a cardiac arrest during sexual intercourse, pointing out that the account also contradicted earlier claims that the former military ruler was poisoned or died after being entertained by foreign women.
According to Amachree, his account of the incident, represented what actually happened and should help end decades of speculations surrounding Abacha’s final moments.
Abacha, died less than a month before the death of Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, the presumed winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election, who died in detention under the Abdulsalami Abubakar's regime.
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