2nd Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria (1939–2000)
Lieutenant general
Gibson Jalo
CFR FSS JSS
In office Preceded by Ipoola Alani Akinrinade Succeeded by Domkat Bali In office Preceded by Ipoola Alani Akinrinade Succeeded by Mohammed Inuwa Wushishi In office Preceded by Brig Illiya Bisalla Succeeded by Brig E.S. Armah
Born Gibson Sanda Jalo
Died 10 January 2000(2000-01-10) (aged 60) Alma mater Mons Officer Cadet School National Defence College Allegiance Branch/service Rank
Gibson Sanda Jalo CFR FSS JSS (1 March 1939 – 10 January 2000) was a Nigerian Army lieutenant general, who was the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) from April 1980 until October 1981.[1] He also served as the Chief of Defence Staff from 1981 to 1983 during the Nigerian Second Republic.
^ "Chronicle of Command". The Nigerian Army. Retrieved 2 June 2010 .
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Gibson Sanda Jalo CFR FSS JSS (1 March 1939 – 10 January 2000) was a Nigerian Army lieutenant general, who was the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) from April...
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(1971–1975) Theophilus Danjuma (1975–1979) Ipoola Alani Akinrinade (1979–1980) Gibson Jalo (1980–1981) Mohammed Inuwa Wushishi (1981–1983) Ibrahim Babangida (1984–1985)...
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e Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDS) Nigeria Alani Akinrinade (1980–1981) Gibson Jalo (1981–1983) Domkat Bali (1984–1990) Sanni Abacha (1990–1993) Oladipo...
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(1971–1975) Theophilus Danjuma (1975–1979) Ipoola Alani Akinrinade (1979–1980) Gibson Jalo (1980–1981) Mohammed Inuwa Wushishi (1981–1983) Ibrahim Babangida (1984–1985)...
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e Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDS) Nigeria Alani Akinrinade (1980–1981) Gibson Jalo (1981–1983) Domkat Bali (1984–1990) Sanni Abacha (1990–1993) Oladipo...
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e Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDS) Nigeria Alani Akinrinade (1980–1981) Gibson Jalo (1981–1983) Domkat Bali (1984–1990) Sanni Abacha (1990–1993) Oladipo...
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(1971–1975) Theophilus Danjuma (1975–1979) Ipoola Alani Akinrinade (1979–1980) Gibson Jalo (1980–1981) Mohammed Inuwa Wushishi (1981–1983) Ibrahim Babangida (1984–1985)...
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e Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDS) Nigeria Alani Akinrinade (1980–1981) Gibson Jalo (1981–1983) Domkat Bali (1984–1990) Sanni Abacha (1990–1993) Oladipo...
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(1971–1975) Theophilus Danjuma (1975–1979) Ipoola Alani Akinrinade (1979–1980) Gibson Jalo (1980–1981) Mohammed Inuwa Wushishi (1981–1983) Ibrahim Babangida (1984–1985)...
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1975) Brigadier Illiya Bisalla (February 1975 – August 1975) Brigadier Gibson Jalo (August 1975 – January 1978) Brigadier E.S. Armah (January 1978 – July...
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of Defence Staff In office 1 January 1984 – August 1990 Preceded by Gibson Jalo Succeeded by Sani Abacha General Officer Commanding 81 Division, Lagos...
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(1971–1975) Theophilus Danjuma (1975–1979) Ipoola Alani Akinrinade (1979–1980) Gibson Jalo (1980–1981) Mohammed Inuwa Wushishi (1981–1983) Ibrahim Babangida (1984–1985)...
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(1971–1975) Theophilus Danjuma (1975–1979) Ipoola Alani Akinrinade (1979–1980) Gibson Jalo (1980–1981) Mohammed Inuwa Wushishi (1981–1983) Ibrahim Babangida (1984–1985)...
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e Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDS) Nigeria Alani Akinrinade (1980–1981) Gibson Jalo (1981–1983) Domkat Bali (1984–1990) Sanni Abacha (1990–1993) Oladipo...
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Succeeded by Gibson Jalo Chief of Army Staff In office 2 October 1979 – 15 April 1980 Preceded by Theophilus Danjuma Succeeded by Gibson Jalo Personal details...
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(1971–1975) Theophilus Danjuma (1975–1979) Ipoola Alani Akinrinade (1979–1980) Gibson Jalo (1980–1981) Mohammed Inuwa Wushishi (1981–1983) Ibrahim Babangida (1984–1985)...
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e Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDS) Nigeria Alani Akinrinade (1980–1981) Gibson Jalo (1981–1983) Domkat Bali (1984–1990) Sanni Abacha (1990–1993) Oladipo...
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(1971–1975) Theophilus Danjuma (1975–1979) Ipoola Alani Akinrinade (1979–1980) Gibson Jalo (1980–1981) Mohammed Inuwa Wushishi (1981–1983) Ibrahim Babangida (1984–1985)...
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(1971–1975) Theophilus Danjuma (1975–1979) Ipoola Alani Akinrinade (1979–1980) Gibson Jalo (1980–1981) Mohammed Inuwa Wushishi (1981–1983) Ibrahim Babangida (1984–1985)...
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(1971–1975) Theophilus Danjuma (1975–1979) Ipoola Alani Akinrinade (1979–1980) Gibson Jalo (1980–1981) Mohammed Inuwa Wushishi (1981–1983) Ibrahim Babangida (1984–1985)...
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e Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDS) Nigeria Alani Akinrinade (1980–1981) Gibson Jalo (1981–1983) Domkat Bali (1984–1990) Sanni Abacha (1990–1993) Oladipo...
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(1971–1975) Theophilus Danjuma (1975–1979) Ipoola Alani Akinrinade (1979–1980) Gibson Jalo (1980–1981) Mohammed Inuwa Wushishi (1981–1983) Ibrahim Babangida (1984–1985)...
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e Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDS) Nigeria Alani Akinrinade (1980–1981) Gibson Jalo (1981–1983) Domkat Bali (1984–1990) Sanni Abacha (1990–1993) Oladipo...
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(1971–1975) Theophilus Danjuma (1975–1979) Ipoola Alani Akinrinade (1979–1980) Gibson Jalo (1980–1981) Mohammed Inuwa Wushishi (1981–1983) Ibrahim Babangida (1984–1985)...
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e Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDS) Nigeria Alani Akinrinade (1980–1981) Gibson Jalo (1981–1983) Domkat Bali (1984–1990) Sanni Abacha (1990–1993) Oladipo...
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February 1975 – August 1975 Preceded by Maj-Gen E.O. Ekpo Succeeded by Brig Gibson Jalo General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army In office September...
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