After the Coup | Nigeria | January 1966

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Footage of an ITN News report about the execution of the army revolt of January 1966 in which several important political figures were assassinated. They were Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa; Ahmadu Bello, Premier of the Northern Region; Samuel Akintola, Premier of the Western Region; and Fetus Okotie Eboh, the Federal Minister of Finance.

The Army commander, Major General J.T.U. Aguiyi-Ironsi took over the reins of power, lasting six months before a violent "counter-coup" overthrew his military regime.

There is an interview with Gabriel Fagbori, a Nigerian journalist.

Original credit: ITN News.

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