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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