Ex-DSS Director Claims Abacha Died of Heart Attack

Amachre, a former director of the Department of State Services (DSS), disclosed in a recent interview that Sani Abacha, who served as Nigeria's head of state, died of a heart attack rather than being poisoned. This statement was made during a discussion about the circumstances surrounding Abacha's death on June 8, 1998, which has been a topic of public debate for nearly three decades.

Amachre emphasized that many people have speculated about the events leading to Abacha's death, but he insists that the evidence gathered points to a heart attack as the cause. He referenced an eyewitness account from a woman who was present at the scene, stating that she did not believe Abacha was killed and had no reason to doubt her testimony.

Amachre concluded that the investigation strongly supports the belief that Abacha's death was due to natural causes, specifically a heart attack.