article_snippet: Muhammadu Buhari ruled Nigeria in the 1980s following a military coup and was known for Muhammadu Buhari tough regime, which some say was marked by human rights abuses.
article_snippet: Muhammadu Buhari military rule background could be a plus or a minus.
article_snippet: Many Nigerians will not forget Muhammadu Buhari was a military leader, during a dictatorship," Muhammadu Buhari says.