Teoman Koman
Teoman Koman (c. 1936 – 14 December 2013) was a Turkish general who retired in 1997.[2] He was General Commander of the Gendarmerie of Turkey (1995 - 1997) and previously head of the National Intelligence Organization (1988 - 1992) and Deputy Secretary-General of the National Security Council (1986 - 1988).
Teoman Koman | |
|---|---|
| General Commander of the Gendarmerie of Turkey | |
| In office 30 August 1995 – 29 August 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Aydın İlter |
| Succeeded by | Fikret Boztepe |
| Head of the National Intelligence Organization | |
| In office 29 August 1988[1] – 27 August 1992[1] | |
| Preceded by | Hayri Ündül |
| Succeeded by | Sönmez Köksal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1936[1] Istanbul |
| Died | (aged 77) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Turkey |
| Branch/service | Turkish Army |
| Years of service | 1956-1997 |
| Rank | General |
Koman was charged with being involved with the 1997 "post-modern coup".[3] Koman told the Ergenekon trials that he was aware of the existence of the JITEM Gendarmerie unit during his tenure, and that it was an unofficial association of Gendarmerie members, which he had banned.[3]
As a young officer he was rumored to have slapped Former Prime Minister Adnan Menderes in his cell during Yassıada trials
Teoman Koman (right) guarding former Prime Minister Menderes after his suicide attempt prior to his execution
References
- kimkimdir.gen.tr, Teoman Koman (1936 - .... )
- "Turkish coup general Teoman Koman dies". World Bulletin. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
- Today's Zaman, 22 October 2012, Retired Gen. Koman says he banned JİTEM activities Archived 2013-12-16 at the Wayback Machine
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