The two military coups that toppled civilian regimes in Nigeria were those of ____________
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Civilian government of Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was ousted in a bloody coup led by Major Chukwuma Nzeogwu on January 15, 1966.
This first Military Coup in Nigeria then brought in Major General J.T.U Aguiyi Ironsi as the first Military Head of State of Nigeria
On December, 31,1983, the civilian government of Shehu Shagari was overthrown by General Muhammed Buhari and Tunde Idiagbon when they were at Mecca.
The Civilian government of Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was ousted in a bloody coup led by Major Chukwuma Nzeogwu on January 15, 1966.
This first Military Coup in Nigeria then brought in Major General J.T.U Aguiyi Ironsi as the first Military Head of State of Nigeria
On December, 31,1983, the civilian government of Shehu Shagari was overthrown by General Muhammed Buhari and Tunde Idiagbon when they were at Mecca.