Nimeiri also replaced some cabinet members with military personnel loyal to him .
In September 1974 , Nimeiri responded to this unrest by declaring a state of emergency , purging the SSU , and arresting large numbers of dissidents .
Nimeiri also replaced some cabinet members with military personnel loyal to Nimeiri .
In September 1974 , Nimeiri responded to this unrest by declaring a state of emergency , purging the SSU , and arresting large numbers of dissidents .