Today in history (1966), Major General Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi, Nigerian Head of State and Lt. Colonel Francis Adekunle Fajuyi, first military governor of the former Western Region, Nigeria were murdered by a group of mutinous Northern army soldiers.
Today in history (1970), 28‐year‐old son of the ruler of Muscat and Oman, overthrew his father, Sultan Said bin Taimur, in a palace bloodless coup.
Today in history (1990), Major Gideon Gwaza Orkar staged a coup against General Ibrahim Babangida.
Nigerian Head of State Murtala Ramat Mohammed, aged 37 was killed along with his Aide-De-Camp (ADC), Lieutenant Akintunde Akinsehinwa while driving a black Mercedes Benz saloon car, in an abortive coup attempt led by Lt. Col Buka Suka Dimka.
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