Alexander Madiebo
Alexander Attah Madiebo | |
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Birth name | Alexander Attah Madiebo |
Born | Umuokpu, Awka, Nigeria | 29 April 1932
Died | 3 June 2022 Lagos, Nigeria | (aged 90)
Allegiance |
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Service |
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Years of service | 1954–1970 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | General Officer Commanding GOC of the Biafran Armed Forces |
Battles | |
Alma mater | Government College Umuahia |
Spouse(s) |
Regina Ifeyinwa Madiebo
(m. 1961; died 2022) |
Other work | The Nigerian Revolution and the Biafran war... The aftermath (2022) |
Alexander A. Madiebo (29 April 1932
Life and career
Madiebo joined the military in 1954, during the colonial era, after graduating from
References
- ^ "Happy Birthday, Gen. And MRS. Madiebo! | Awka Times Magazine".
- ^ "GEN ALEXANDER MADIEBO (1932-2022): Obi condoles with ex-Biafran General's family, says Madiebo was symbol of wisdom, courage, strength".[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c d e "Biafra: Ihe mere Gowon jiri gbahapụ Aburi Accord - Major General Alexander Madiebo". BBC Igbo (in Igbo). 29 May 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ a b c Report, Agency (3 June 2022). "Ex-Biafran General, Alexander Madiebo, dies at 90". The Punch. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ISBN 9789782460462.
- ^ "Dike Biafra, Alex Madiebo alala mụọ". BBC Igbo (in Igbo). 3 June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ Rapheal (2022-07-15). "Madiebo: Exit of Biafra's last army chief". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-15.