Former Nigerian military ruler, General Ibrahim Babangida, has dropped bombshell revelations about the infamous 1966 coup, shedding new light on its brutal execution.

In his newly released book, Babangida discloses how Major Chris Anuforo, an Igbo military officer, mercilessly executed Lt. Colonel Arthur Chinyelu Unegbe in front of his pregnant wife. According to Babangida, this chilling act was part of a larger plan by the coup plotters, who aimed to release Chief Obafemi Awolowo from prison and install him as Nigeria’s leader.

This revelation offers a fresh perspective on the ethnic and political tensions that fueled Nigeria’s first military coup. Initially perceived as a patriotic effort to dismantle a corrupt regime, Babangida explains how the coup quickly took on deep ethnic and political dimensions, exposing the fragile unity of Nigeria at the time.

The book provides an in-depth account of the coup’s hidden strategies, revealing why the plotters saw Lt. Colonel Unegbe as a major threat. As the Quartermaster-General of the Nigerian Army, Unegbe controlled crucial military assets, including weapons, ammunition, and logistics. His influential position made him a key player in the army’s power structure—one the coup leaders believed had to be eliminated.

Babangida’s revelations bring a new understanding of the coup’s dark history, offering never-before-seen details that challenge the conventional narrative. This gripping account is a must-read for those interested in Nigeria’s political history and the deep-seated issues that shaped the nation’s early years.

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