50 more later in December that very year. He also served as a member of panels such as the Ministry of Defence Contracts Review Panel and the Military Religion Proliferation Board. Death Bityong died by firing squad on March 5, 1986 along sides nine others accused of treason, namely: Maj. Gen. Mamman Vatsa, Lt. Col. Michael Iyorshe, Lt. Col. Christian A. Oche, Maj. Daniel I. Bamidele, Commander A. A. Ogwiji, Wing Commander B. E. N. Ekele, Wing Commander Adamu C. Sakaba, Squadron Leader Martin Olufolorunsho Luther and Squadron Leader A. Ahura. References External links Nigerian Army officers People from Kaduna State Nigerian Civil War 1986 deaths Nigerian Military School alumni Atyap people Executed Nigerian people People executed by Nigeria by firing squad