June 1967Event
Federal government declares emergency against secession
Lagos rejected Biafra's independence and prepared military action to preserve the federation.
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June 1967
Federal government declares emergency against secession
Lagos rejected Biafra's independence and prepared military action to preserve the federation.
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What happened
Lagos rejected Biafra's independence and prepared military action to preserve the federation. Both sides mobilized troops and propaganda.
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