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lalasticlala(m): 5:06pm On Jul 16, 2015
A former military of Taraba State during Head of State, Sani Abacha’s era, Yohana Mamman Dickson, a retired colonel is dead.

He was aged 65.

He died at Barau Dikko General Hospital, Kaduna on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 after a brief illness. He will be buried at his home town Ungwan Baki, Kanikon, Kafanchan, Jema’a local government area of Kaduna State on Friday, July 24, 2015.

Born on December 28, 1950 into the family of Mamman Dickson, he attended junior ECWA primary school in 1958. In 1962, he proceeded to senior ECWA primary school. He attended St. Edna’s Teacher College, Zaria in 1965.

On April 16, 1970, he enrolled in the National Defence Academy for the 8th Regular Course after ing the examination and interview. He was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant on the 9th September, 1972.

Mr. Dickson attended many military courses within and outside the country and held many military service appointments. His last military assignment was his appointment to service the nation as a military of Taraba State in December, 1993. He voluntarily retired from the Nigerian Army after 27 years of meritorious service on 31st January, 1997.

After his retirement from the military, he ed politics as a member of the Peoples’ Democratic Party and contested the Southern Kaduna Senatorial seat on four occasions but could not succeed.
Mr. Dickson will be ed for his uprightness.


http://www.timesng.com/regional/nnorth-east/186791-former-taraba-state-governor-dies.html

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BeeBeeOoh(m): 5:08pm On Jul 16, 2015
RIP Yohana..







Abeg tell Abacha sey we still dey recover his loots..

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MosakuAW(m): 5:08pm On Jul 16, 2015
May his soul rest in peace.

They came from dust and they return to dust. ... All go unto one place; all are of the dust, and all shall turn to dust again. ...

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Re: Yohana Mamman Dickson Is Dead (former Taraba State Governor) by Nobody: 5:10pm On Jul 16, 2015
R.I.P
maverickdude(m): 5:10pm On Jul 16, 2015
RIP
Mogidi: 5:10pm On Jul 16, 2015
R.I.P

He was only 65, looking at it differently, Fayose was right to be cautious of our leaders. The average lifespan of the Nigerian man is 60 or so, yet we have people who want to fight for office at 70+ years. (No names please)

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MKO4ever(m): 5:11pm On Jul 16, 2015
RIP
For a moment, (just before reading the story) I had thought it was Danbaba Suntai

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AnneMomoh: 5:12pm On Jul 16, 2015
MosakuAW:
H

Holiday?

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Re: Yohana Mamman Dickson Is Dead (former Taraba State Governor) by Nobody: 5:12pm On Jul 16, 2015
A Military during Abacha Regime? shocked


Well I reserve my comments...

****Just ing-by but thinking about our looted fund****

May his Soul RIP though sad


ALL is vanity, all na 6 feet

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NoRetreat(m): 5:12pm On Jul 16, 2015
Death is inevitable.act well your part and leave the rest.

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Goddygee(m): 5:12pm On Jul 16, 2015
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youngvizzy1(m): 5:12pm On Jul 16, 2015
Eya
RichDad1(m): 5:13pm On Jul 16, 2015
RIP
LordEmperoris1(m): 5:13pm On Jul 16, 2015
RIP TO THE DEAD
Damscrob(m): 5:13pm On Jul 16, 2015
RIP....ur legacy lives on....
MizMyColi(f): 5:13pm On Jul 16, 2015
embarassed


His Spirit has gone back to its creator.
My Condolences.
May Peace Rest His Soul.
May the father of lights guide him through his journey to the great beyond.
May he find leniency in judgement....
May his legacy as a man of uprightness outlive him.
cyprus000: 5:13pm On Jul 16, 2015
Dharniel:
they don bury am sharp sharp.

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Unsad(m): 5:13pm On Jul 16, 2015
RIP
OrlandoOwoh(m): 5:13pm On Jul 16, 2015
My mind don fly. I think say na Danbaba Suntai o.

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Etumgbe(m): 5:14pm On Jul 16, 2015
All my mind be say na Suntai

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RichDad1(m): 5:14pm On Jul 16, 2015
God forgive me. I was initially thinking of Suntai. cry cry cry cry

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muhyeenisce(m): 5:14pm On Jul 16, 2015
Dharniel:
they don bury am sharp sharp. R.I.P
you wan chop him deadbody ni?

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onyeguy: 5:14pm On Jul 16, 2015
R I P
Adenugay(m): 5:15pm On Jul 16, 2015
RIP







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snadguy007(m): 5:15pm On Jul 16, 2015
rip

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dame16: 5:15pm On Jul 16, 2015
muntula grin grin grin grin grin
BeeBeeOoh:
RIP Yohana..







Abeg tell Abacha sey we still dey recover his loots..
Re: Yohana Mamman Dickson Is Dead (former Taraba State Governor) by Nobody: 5:15pm On Jul 16, 2015
Na wa
Re: Yohana Mamman Dickson Is Dead (former Taraba State Governor) by Nobody: 5:15pm On Jul 16, 2015
wetin kill am?
onyeguy: 5:15pm On Jul 16, 2015
Adenugay:
RIP




You see your life
henchamb(m): 5:15pm On Jul 16, 2015
RichDad1:
God forgive me. I was initially thinking of Suntai. cry cry cry cry

I did same and am sure many pple did

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Swagk101(m): 5:16pm On Jul 16, 2015
RIP
Excelboi(m): 5:16pm On Jul 16, 2015
At first, I thought it was Danbaba Suntai... Rip to the dead

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