 There was also the case of Alhaji Zanni Bukar Mandara, a military food contractor who was charged and convicted for treason.Alhaji Mandara had been complaining to some soldiers that the economy was no longer what it used to be and that the country was drifting to a point where a change was needed.Mandara was arrested and charged by the NSO for plotting to overthrow the government of President Shagari.