The "Langtang Mafia" is a rumored clique of military men from

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who hold or have held positions of power in the

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n government. The term is often used in reference to the 1985 – 1993 Babangida junta. Purported members have included Lt Gen

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(retired, deceased), Lt Gen

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(retired), Gen

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(retired, deceased), Brig Gen John Nanzip Shagaya (retired and former Senator, deceased), and Lt Gen Muhammad A. Najib (retired) as well.

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