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History today: Nigeria’s first military head of state, Aguiyi-Ironsi was assassinated

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By Chioma Obinagwam

 

Exactly 57 years ago today, Nigeria’s first Military Head of State, Major Gen. Johnson Aguiyi-ironsi from Ibeku Umuahia in Abia state and many other Army officers were killed in a coup attack of July 29, 1966.

 

Confiance News culled from the official Twitter handle of Igbo History & Facts on Saturday.

 

Aguiyi-Ironsi came into power following the 15th January, 1966 coup in Nigeria.

 

Featured image credit: Igbo History & Facts

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