Report from Nigeria following the recent coup in Nigeria which was an army revolt against the corrupt Federal government. New head of government, General Ironsi, says he intends “to restore law and order” and not change Nigeria’s external policy. The report contrasts the intelligence and idealism of the young officers with the corruption and nepotism of the old brigade of politicians.
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Gabriel Fagbure interviewed by ITN on 1966 Nigerian coup
Report from Nigeria following the recent coup in Nigeria which was an army revolt against the corrupt Federal government. New head of government, General Ironsi, says he intends "to restore law and order" and not change Nigeria's external policy. The report contrasts the intelligence and idealism of the young officers with the corruption and nepotism of the old brigade of politicians. Source
