President Surprised
(N.Z.P. A.-Reuter—Copyright) LONDON, January 16. The President of Nigeria, Dr. Azikiwe, who is recovering in Britain from an operation, said reports of a military uprising in his country had come as a complete surprise to him. He said in a radio interview that, though he had been aware of the riots and violence in Western Nigeria, he had no idea that a military coup was planned. The news was a blow, not only to Nigeria but also to the Commonwealth and Africa, he said.
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Press, Volume CV, Issue 30960, 17 January 1966, Page 11
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86President Surprised Press, Volume CV, Issue 30960, 17 January 1966, Page 11
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