The 1966 Nigerian counter-coup (also known as the "July Rematch") was the second of many military coups in Nigeria. It was masterminded by Lt. Colonel Murtala Muhammed[4] and many northern military officers. The coup began as a mutiny at roughly midnight on 28 July 1966[5] and was a reaction to the killings of Northern politicians and officers by some soldiers on 15 January 1966 (see 1966 Nigerian coup d'état). The July mutiny/counter coup resulted in the murder of Nigeria's first military Head of State General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi and Lt Colonel Adekunle Fajuyi (who was hosting a visiting Aguiyi-Ironsi) in Ibadan by disgruntled northern non-commissioned officers (NCOs).[6] Upon the termination of Ironsi's government, Lt. Colonel Yakubu Gowon was appointed Head of State by the coup conspirators.
According to historian Max Siollun northern soldiers had a list of grievances[7] following the aborted 15 January 1966, coup which led to the planning of the counter-coup. A list of their grievances were:
The murder of northern civilian leaders and military officers in the aborted 15 January 1966, coup d'etat
The 15 January 1966, coup conspirators (mostly Majors) had not been tried for treason and were being paid while in detention.
The passage of the Unification Decree.
Rumors of an "Igbo coup" to eliminate northern soldiers.
The promotion of several Igbo Majors to Lt. Colonel.
Rumors of General Aguiyi-Ironsi's ethnic favoritism toward Igbos.
Plans to swap the 1st and 4th battalions and plans to rotate the military governors of the different regions.
^ abcBaxter, Peter (2015). Biafra : the Nigerian Civil War, 1967-1970. Solihull, West Midlands, England: Helion. p. 15. ISBN9781909982369. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
^ abSiollun, Max (2009). Oil, Politics and Violence: Nigeria's Military Coup Culture (1966-1976). Algora. p. 148. ISBN9780875867090.
^Metz, Helen. "The 1966 Coups, Civil War, and Gowon's Government". Country Studies. Country Studies/Area Handbook Series. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
^Siollun, Max (2009). Oil, Politics and Violence: Nigeria's Military Coup Culture (1966-1976). Algora. pp. 98–102. ISBN9780875867090.
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The 1966 Nigerian counter coup also known as the July Rematch was the second of many military coups in Nigeria It was masterminded by Lt Colonel Murtala Muhammed 4 and many northern military officers The coup began as a mutiny at roughly midnight on 28 July 1966 5 and was a reaction to the killings of Northern politicians and officers by some soldiers on 15 January 1966 see 1966 Nigerian coup d etat The July mutiny counter coup resulted in the murder of Nigeria s first military Head of State General Johnson Aguiyi Ironsi and Lt Colonel Adekunle Fajuyi who was hosting a visiting Aguiyi Ironsi in Ibadan by disgruntled northern non commissioned officers NCOs 6 Upon the termination of Ironsi s government Lt Colonel Yakubu Gowon was appointed Head of State by the coup conspirators 1966 Nigerian counter coupDate28 July 1 August 1966LocationNigeriaResultCoup successful End of the Ironsi regime Elimination of many Igbo soldiers and officers 1 Beginning of Northern dominance of the Nigerian Army 2 Yakubu Gowon appointed Head of State 1966 anti Igbo pogrom Intensifies 1 Rift between the Eastern Region Government and the Federal Military Government 3 BelligerentsSupreme Military Council of NigeriaNorthern Army OfficersCommanders and leadersJohnson Aguiyi Ironsi Adekunle Fajuyi Murtala MuhammedJoseph AkahanTheophilus DanjumaMartin AdamuStrengthunknownunknownCasualties and losses300 dead 1 none 2 Contents 1 Reasons for the counter coup 2 Coup participants 3 See also 4 ReferencesReasons for the counter coup editAccording to historian Max Siollun northern soldiers had a list of grievances 7 following the aborted 15 January 1966 coup which led to the planning of the counter coup A list of their grievances were The murder of northern civilian leaders and military officers in the aborted 15 January 1966 coup d etat The 15 January 1966 coup conspirators mostly Majors had not been tried for treason and were being paid while in detention The passage of the Unification Decree Rumors of an Igbo coup to eliminate northern soldiers The promotion of several Igbo Majors to Lt Colonel Rumors of General Aguiyi Ironsi s ethnic favoritism toward Igbos Plans to swap the 1st and 4th battalions and plans to rotate the military governors of the different regions Coup participants editThe principal coup plotters are listed below 8 Lt Colonel Joseph Akahan Commander 4th Battalion Kaduna Lt Colonel Murtala Muhammed Inspector of Signals Lagos Major Theophilus Danjuma Principal Staff Officer Army HQ Lagos Major Abba Kyari Artillery Kaduna Major Martin Adamu 2nd Battalion Lagos Major Shittu Alao Nigerian Airforce HQ Lagos Major Musa Usman Nigerian Air Force Lagos Captain Joseph Garba Federal Guards Lagos Captain Isa Bukar Federal Guards Lagos Captain Ibrahim Taiwo Lagos Garrison Yaba Captain Baba Usman GSO Grade II Army HQ Lagos Captain Abdul D S Wya 3rd Battalion Kaduna Lieutenant Muhammadu Buhari 2 Brigade Lagos Lieutenant Ibrahim Babangida 1st Reconnaissance Squadron Kaduna Lieutenant Ibrahim Bako 4th Battalion Ibadan Lieutenant William Walbe 2nd Battalion Lagos Lieutenant Mamman Vatsa 4th Battalion Ibadan Lieutenant Buka Suka Dimka Nigerian Military Training College Kaduna Lieutenant Yakubu Dambo 3rd Battalion Kaduna Lieutenant Garba A Dada Adjutant 4th Battalion Ibadan Lieutenant Garba Duba 1 Reconnaissance Squadron Kaduna Lieutenant Mohammed Balarabe Haladu 4th Battalion Ibadan Lieutenant Malami Mahe Nassarawa 2nd Battalion Lagos Lieutenant James Onoja 4th Battalion Ibadan Lieutenant Abdulahhi Shelleng Company Commander 4th Battalion Ibadan Lieutenant Paul Chabri Tarfa Federal Guards Lagos Lieutenant D S Abubakar Abeokuta Garrison Second Lieutenant Sani Abacha 3rd Battalion Kaduna Second Lieutenant Muhammadu Gado Nasko Artillery Kaduna Sergeant Paul Dickson Sergeant Sabo Kwale Abeokuta Garrison Corporal John Shagaya 2nd Reconnaissance Squadron Abeokuta See also edit1966 anti Igbo pogrom Military history of NigeriaReferences edit a b c Baxter Peter 2015 Biafra the Nigerian Civil War 1967 1970 Solihull West Midlands England Helion p 15 ISBN 9781909982369 Retrieved 6 September 2021 a b Siollun Max 2009 Oil Politics and Violence Nigeria s Military Coup Culture 1966 1976 Algora p 148 ISBN 9780875867090 Metz Helen The 1966 Coups Civil War and Gowon s Government Country Studies Country Studies Area Handbook Series Retrieved 6 September 2021 Siollun Max 2009 Oil Politics and Violence Nigeria s Military Coup Culture 1966 1976 Algora pp 98 102 ISBN 9780875867090 Joe Garba A Revolution in Nigeria another view Siollun Max 2009 Oil Politics and Violence Nigeria s Military Coup Culture 1966 1976 Algora p 110 ISBN 9780875867090 Siollun Max 2009 Oil Politics and Violence Nigeria s Military Coup Culture 1966 1976 Algora p 97 ISBN 9780875867090 Siollun Max 2009 Oil Politics and Violence Nigeria s Military Coup Culture 1966 1976 Algora pp 245 248 ISBN 9780875867090 nbsp This article about government in Nigeria is a stub You can help Wikipedia by 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