Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd), has reopened one of the most controversial chapters in Nigeria’s military history, revealing how a man he personally trusted to protect his life allegedly played a key role in the coup that removed him from power in 1975.
Gowon made the revelation in his newly released 859-page autobiography titled “My Life of Duty and Allegiance”, where he described the incident as a deep personal betrayal carried out by individuals he once considered loyal allies.
According to him, Joseph Garba, who served as Commander of the Federal Guards Unit — the elite security formation assigned to protect the Head of State — was among those linked to the plot that ended his administration…....>>>
