General Sani Abacha was a military ruler who served as the head of state of Nigeria from 1993 until his death in 1998. During his regime, he did create some new states in Nigeria, but the exact number is disputed.
Some sources say that he created 6 new states, while others say 7 or even 9. However, it is generally accepted that he created at least 6 new states, which are:
1. Ebonyi State
2. Bayelsa State
3. Gombe State
4. Nasarawa State
5. Zamfara State
6. Ekiti State
In summary, the exact number of states created by General Sani Abacha is not clear, but it is generally accepted that he created at least 6 new states.