Adekunle Fajuyi
NigeriamilitaryMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Lieutenant Colonel Adekunle Fajuyi was the first military governor of Western Nigeria and is remembered for his bravery and loyalty during Nigeria's tumultuous military history, notably for offering to die alongside his commander during a coup in 1966.
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Adekunle Fajuyi was killed alongside Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi during the July counter-coup.
Aguiyi-Ironsi Family Demands Apology, Compensation 58 YearsThe Punch·Nigeria· 2026-07-31
Nigeria· 2026-07-31
Lt-Col. Adekunle Fajuyi was a former military governor of the Western Region and is the father of Donald Fajuyi.
We’re now homeless after my husband demolished Lt-Col. Fajuyi’s house – Orphanage matronThe Punch·Nigeria· 2025-03-30
Nigeria· 2025-03-30
Adekunle Fajuyi offered to die with his Commander-in-Chief during a coup attempt.
IBB admits MKO won June 12 election – Punch NewspapersThe Punch·Nigeria· 2025-02-25
Nigeria· 2025-02-25
