Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd), has revealed that his trusted security aide, Joseph Garba, Commander of the Federal Guards Unit he appointed to protect his life, played a role in the coup that overthrew him in July 1975.
In his 859-page autobiography titled “My Life of Duty and Allegiance,” Gowon described the incident as the most painful personal betrayal of his time in office, saying it was carried out by individuals he had promoted based on trust and, in Garba’s case, family connections.
According to him, Garba had assured him just days before the coup that he had no knowledge of any plot against his government.Tap To Read Complete, Details. .
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