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JAMB 2008 - Question 33

Government 2008 JAMB Past Questions - Question 33: The first military coup in Nigeria toppled the government of

Choose the correct answers from the options given.
The first military coup in Nigeria toppled the government of
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Correct Answer

C

Explanation

The first military coup in Nigeria toppled thegovernment of Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. Nigeria witnessed the first military coup in the early hoursof 15th January, 1966. The coup was led by Major Chukwuma Nzeogwu and othermajors in the then Nigerian Army. The coup ousted the civilian government ofAlhaji Abubakar Balewa from power. The coup was bloody. Some key politicalleaders who were killed were as follows:1 SirAbubakar Tafawa Balewa, the then Prime Minister of Nigeria.2 Chief S.L.Akintola, Premier of Western Region.3. Chief Festus Okotie Eboh, the Minister for Finance.4. Sir Ahmadu Bello, Premier of Northern Region and5. Many top ranking officers in the armed forces.