Maj. Gen. Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
Maj. Gen. Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi was a Nigerian military leader who briefly served as the head of state following the first military coup in Nigeria in January 1966. His administration was marked by efforts to unify the country and address ethnic tensions; however, his government was cut short by a counter-coup later that year, which led to his assassination. Aguiyi-Ironsi's legacy is complex, as he is often remembered for his attempts to address the challenges facing Nigeria during a tumultuous period in its history.
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Maj. Gen. Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi was assassinated in the retaliatory coup of July 1966.
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