This article explores the formative years of Luka Binniyat, National spokesman for the Middle Belt Forum, as he navigates the complexities of military rule and its impact on his understanding of Nigeria's history and societal dynamics.
Luka Binniyat, National spokesman for the Middle Belt Forum, recounts his childhood experiences growing up in the 130 Battalion barracks, Nigeria n Army, during a time of significant political upheaval. He discusses the impact of military rule on his understanding of Nigeria n history, the societal divisions ignited by the civil war , and the lingering effects of the Dimka coup of 1976.
Binniyat vividly describes his early life under Gowon's rule, the subsequent reign of General Murtala Muhammed marked by rumors and anxieties, and the shockwaves that followed Murtala's assassination. He highlights the impact of these events on the barracks environment, particularly the polarization along religious lines and the mystery surrounding the disappearance of two officers, Sergeant Clement Yildar and Captain Dauda Usman. Binniyat emphasizes the importance of his diverse upbringing within the barracks, where he encountered individuals from various tribes and religions, fostering a sense of national unity and challenging the prevailing prejudices against the Igbo people. He shares anecdotes about his childhood friendships with Igbo children, contrasting his personal experiences with the prevailing narratives of animosity
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