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Counter-coup removes Ironsi — archival photograph

29 Jul 1966Landmark

Counter-coup removes Ironsi

Northern officers and soldiers overthrew Ironsi in a violent counter-coup.

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29 Jul 1966

Counter-coup removes Ironsi

Northern officers and soldiers overthrew Ironsi in a violent counter-coup.

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Northern officers and soldiers overthrew Ironsi in a violent counter-coup. Ironsi and Western military governor Adekunle Fajuyi were killed.

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