Shaban Opolot
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Shaban Opolot (1924 – 6 March 2005) was a Ugandan military officer. He served as Uganda Army Commander from 1964 to 1966.
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Shaban Opolot | |
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Uganda Army Chief of Staff | |
In office 1964 – 23 February 1966 | |
President | Mutesa II of Buganda |
Succeeded by | Idi Amin |
Chief of Defence Staff | |
In office 23 February 1966 – ? | |
High Commissioner to Ghana | |
In office 1973–1975 | |
President | Idi Amin |
Personal details | |
Born | 1924 Namusi Nakaloke, Uganda Protectorate |
Died | 6 March 2005(2005-03-06) (aged 80–81) Mbale District, Uganda |
Military service | |
Allegiance | British Empire Uganda |
Branch/service | King's African Rifles Uganda Army (UA) |
Years of service | 1945–1960s |
Rank | Brigadier |
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