Lieutenant Colonel
Joseph Akahan
In office Preceded by Yakubu Gowon Succeeded by Hassan Katsina
Born 12 April 1937 Died May 1968 (1968-06 ) (aged 31) Allegiance Branch/service Rank Battles/wars
Congo Crisis
Nigerian Civil War
Joseph Akahan (12 April 1937 – May 1968) was a Nigerian military officer and Chief of Army Staff (Nigeria) from May 1967 until May 1968, when he was killed in a helicopter crash during the Nigerian Civil War.[1] [2]
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Last Update: 2024-05-30T00:14:01Z
Joseph Akahan (12 April 1937 – May 1968) was a Nigerian military officer and Chief of Army Staff (Nigeria) from May 1967 until May 1968, when he was killed...
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General Katsina was appointed Chief of Army Staff after the death of Joseph Akahan . In this position, he led the war effort by doubling the size of troops...
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Gowon Deputy Head of State: Joseph Edet Akinwale Wey Commissioner of Defence: Yakubu Gowon Chief of Army Staff: Joseph Akahan Chief Justice: Sir Adetokunbo...
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Last Update: 2024-06-18T19:24:54Z
(COAS) Nigeria Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi (1965–1966) Yakubu Gowon (1966) Joseph Akahan (1967–1968) Hassan Katsina (1968–1971) David Ejoor (1971–1975) Theophilus...
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Last Update: 2024-05-22T23:15:45Z
August 1, 1966, however other senior military officers such as Commodore Joseph Wey, Brigadier Babafemi Ogundipe, and Colonel Robert Adebayo were a part...
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(COAS) Nigeria Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi (1965–1966) Yakubu Gowon (1966) Joseph Akahan (1967–1968) Hassan Katsina (1968–1971) David Ejoor (1971–1975) Theophilus...
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of the Ibadan-based 4th battalion Joseph Akahan was a key coup leader, Ejoor later called Akahan for an update; Akahan lied by claiming that his unit was...
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officer. Victor Malu, former Chief of Army Staff Joseph Akahan , first Nigerian Chief of Army Staff Joseph Akaagerger, Former Governor of Katsina state John...
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(COAS) Nigeria Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi (1965–1966) Yakubu Gowon (1966) Joseph Akahan (1967–1968) Hassan Katsina (1968–1971) David Ejoor (1971–1975) Theophilus...
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Last Update: 2024-06-17T15:43:12Z
(COAS) Nigeria Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi (1965–1966) Yakubu Gowon (1966) Joseph Akahan (1967–1968) Hassan Katsina (1968–1971) David Ejoor (1971–1975) Theophilus...
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Last Update: 2024-04-24T14:36:18Z
(COAS) Nigeria Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi (1965–1966) Yakubu Gowon (1966) Joseph Akahan (1967–1968) Hassan Katsina (1968–1971) David Ejoor (1971–1975) Theophilus...
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Last Update: 2024-05-22T23:18:40Z
(COAS) Nigeria Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi (1965–1966) Yakubu Gowon (1966) Joseph Akahan (1967–1968) Hassan Katsina (1968–1971) David Ejoor (1971–1975) Theophilus...
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Last Update: 2023-11-07T06:16:26Z
(COAS) Nigeria Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi (1965–1966) Yakubu Gowon (1966) Joseph Akahan (1967–1968) Hassan Katsina (1968–1971) David Ejoor (1971–1975) Theophilus...
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Last Update: 2023-09-24T19:41:59Z
(COAS) Nigeria Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi (1965–1966) Yakubu Gowon (1966) Joseph Akahan (1967–1968) Hassan Katsina (1968–1971) David Ejoor (1971–1975) Theophilus...
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Last Update: 2024-01-20T15:06:39Z
(COAS) Nigeria Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi (1965–1966) Yakubu Gowon (1966) Joseph Akahan (1967–1968) Hassan Katsina (1968–1971) David Ejoor (1971–1975) Theophilus...
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Last Update: 2024-02-22T07:59:14Z
(COAS) Nigeria Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi (1965–1966) Yakubu Gowon (1966) Joseph Akahan (1967–1968) Hassan Katsina (1968–1971) David Ejoor (1971–1975) Theophilus...
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Last Update: 2024-01-14T19:59:30Z
(COAS) Nigeria Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi (1965–1966) Yakubu Gowon (1966) Joseph Akahan (1967–1968) Hassan Katsina (1968–1971) David Ejoor (1971–1975) Theophilus...
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Last Update: 2024-03-05T14:18:29Z
(COAS) Nigeria Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi (1965–1966) Yakubu Gowon (1966) Joseph Akahan (1967–1968) Hassan Katsina (1968–1971) David Ejoor (1971–1975) Theophilus...
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Last Update: 2024-01-02T19:43:34Z
(COAS) Nigeria Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi (1965–1966) Yakubu Gowon (1966) Joseph Akahan (1967–1968) Hassan Katsina (1968–1971) David Ejoor (1971–1975) Theophilus...
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Last Update: 2024-04-09T19:52:32Z
Aguiyi-Ironsi 15 January – 29 July: Yakubu Gowon Starting 29 July: Joseph Akahan Chief Justice: Sir Adetokunbo Ademola January 10, 1966 — Diplomats of...
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Last Update: 2024-01-20T15:14:10Z
(COAS) Nigeria Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi (1965–1966) Yakubu Gowon (1966) Joseph Akahan (1967–1968) Hassan Katsina (1968–1971) David Ejoor (1971–1975) Theophilus...
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Last Update: 2023-10-10T11:47:56Z
(COAS) Nigeria Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi (1965–1966) Yakubu Gowon (1966) Joseph Akahan (1967–1968) Hassan Katsina (1968–1971) David Ejoor (1971–1975) Theophilus...
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Last Update: 2024-06-15T09:31:20Z
(COAS) Nigeria Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi (1965–1966) Yakubu Gowon (1966) Joseph Akahan (1967–1968) Hassan Katsina (1968–1971) David Ejoor (1971–1975) Theophilus...
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Last Update: 2023-12-07T14:11:32Z
(COAS) Nigeria Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi (1965–1966) Yakubu Gowon (1966) Joseph Akahan (1967–1968) Hassan Katsina (1968–1971) David Ejoor (1971–1975) Theophilus...
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Last Update: 2024-03-09T00:33:33Z
(COAS) Nigeria Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi (1965–1966) Yakubu Gowon (1966) Joseph Akahan (1967–1968) Hassan Katsina (1968–1971) David Ejoor (1971–1975) Theophilus...
Word Count : 260
Last Update: 2023-12-09T07:28:08Z
(COAS) Nigeria Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi (1965–1966) Yakubu Gowon (1966) Joseph Akahan (1967–1968) Hassan Katsina (1968–1971) David Ejoor (1971–1975) Theophilus...
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