Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
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Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi was a Nigerian military officer who served as the first military dictator and head of state of Nigeria. He seized power during the ensuing chaos after the 15 Jan
Major Gen. J.T.U. Aguiyi Ironsi
Yakubu Gowon
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Yakubu Dan'juma "Jack" Gowon is a Nigerian general and statesman who served as the military head of state of Nigeria from 1966 to 1975.
Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
…headquarters in Ikeja, he summoned the officers present and began planning a counterattack with Lieutenant Colonel Hilary Njoku and Lieutenant Colonel Yakubu Gowon. He ordered the arrest or killing of several suspected disloyal officers and had loyalist troops secure key locations throughout Lagos. Also an Igbo…
Gowon in 1970
As a soldier
Gowon in 2007