Humphrey Chukwuka

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Humphrey Chukwuka is a retired Nigerian Army Major, former Biafran Army Colonel, and one of the principal plotters of the January 15, 1966 coup, an event that derailed Nigeria's nascent democracy and introduced military rule to Nigeria.

Career

Chukwuka was commissioned into the Nigerian Army after officer cadet training at the

Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst in 1960.[1][2]

Participation in the January 15, 1966 coup

While serving as the Staff Officer at Army Headquarters (specifically Deputy Adjutant-General) under Lt. Col

Kaduna Nzeogwu, Emmanuel Ifeajuna, Adewale Ademoyega, Don Okafor, and Timothy Onwuatuegwu) plotted to overthrow the civilian government of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
for what the plotters perceived as corrupt management of Nigeria. Chukwuka supported the Lagos operation of the January 15 coup under the supervision of Major Ifeajuna.

Chukwuka was tasked with arresting his commanding officer (Lt. Col James Pam) and was supported by 2nd Lt. Godwin Onyefuru and Sergeant Donatus Anyanwu. Chukwukaka, Onyefuru, and Anyanwu attacked Pam's Ikoyi Crescent home, shot out his car tires, and abducted Pam who was with his wife Elizabeth. Chukwuka, a regular guest at Pam's home, is said to have assured Elizabeth that Pam would not be harmed.

Aguiyi-Ironsi
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Nigerian Civil War

After the outbreak of the

Ojukwu in 1967 and made a Biafran Lt. Colonel. Chukwuka commanded the Task Force that captured Warri during the Biafran Midwest invasion. After the Civil War, he was detained until 1975 when he was released.[5]

Recent years

Chukwuka sought out Mrs. Elizabeth Pam who served on the

Human Rights Investigation Panel and apologized for his role in abducting Col. Pam and for his execution.[5]

References

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  2. ^ a b Omoigui, Nowa. "The Key Players of the 1966 Rebellions-Where Are They Today?". Gamji. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
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