Remembering Nigeria's Darkest Day: The Tragic Tale of the July 1966 Counter Coup
https://youtu.be/KrUIhWKodDI?si=7hP7WMdpr0znw4_A Credit: Video by State Affairs In the annals of Nigeria's history, few events cast a shadow as dark and haAunting as the July 1966 Counter Coup. The chilling assassination of Nigeria's head of state, Major General Johnson Aguiyi Ironsi, and the tragic fate of Colonel Adekunle Fajuyi on that fateful day stand as stark reminders of a nation marred by turmoil and division. A haunting echo of the past, this cataclysmic event and its aftermath continue to reverberate through Nigeria's collective memory, shaping its trajectory to this day. In a heart-wrenching video presented by State of Affairs, the agonizing tale of July 29, 1966, unfolds, unveiling the horrifying details of an assassination that plunged the nation into an abyss of chaos. This poignant recounting of history serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of political instability and the deeply entrenched ethnic divisions that took root in its aftermath...