Analysis of the 1966 Coup in Nigeria: Political Figures Assassinated in Morning of Carnage

The article recounts the 1966 coup in Nigeria led by Major Emmanuel Ifeajuna, Major Chukwuemeka Nzeogwu, and others, resulting in the assassination of key political figures like Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa and Sir Ahmadu Bello. The coup also saw the abduction and murder of military officers, including Brigadier Samuel Ademulegun.

Femi Fani-Kayode's father was among those abducted during the coup. The event marked a significant moment in Nigeria's political history, leading to a period of instability and subsequent military interventions.