Joseph Akahan
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Joseph Akahan (12 April 1937 ā 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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Joseph Akahan | |
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Chief of Army Staff | |
In office August 1966 ā May 1968 | |
Preceded by | Yakubu Gowon |
Succeeded by | Hassan Katsina |
Personal details | |
Born | 12 April 1937 Gboko LGA, British Nigeria |
Died | May 1968 (1968-06) (aged 31) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Nigeria |
Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
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