Gowon Recounts Nigerian Civil War Decisions

Former Nigerian head of state Yakubu Gowon shared recollections from the Civil War, including how Murtala defied his advice and why he spared Ojukwu.

21 May, 15:25 — 21 May, 15:25

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Civil War: Murtala defied me; why I spared Ojukwu — Gowon

“Murtala did not accept my advice and did exactly as he had proposed, to cross the River Niger by boats and barges" The post Civil War: Murtala defied me; why I spared Ojukwu — Gowon appeared first on Vanguard News.

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