Victor Banjo
Victor Adebukunola Banjo (1 April 1930 – 22 September 1967) was a colonel in the Nigerian Army. He fought in the Biafran Army during the Nigerian Civil War. Banjo was accused of being a coup plotter against Nigerian Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa by the government of Aguyi Ironsi. He was alleged to have staged a coup plot against Biafran President Odumegwu Ojukwu and was executed as a result. Ojukwu's first military judge stated that was not enough evidence to convict him of coup charges, but he was found guilty by a second military tribunal.
Victor Banjo | |
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| Born | Victor Adebukunola Banjo 1 April 1930 |
| Died | 22 September 1967 (aged 37) |
| Criminal status | Deceased |
| Spouse | Taiwo Banjo |
| Children | Olayinka Omigbodun, née Banjo (daughter) + 3 others |
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| Conviction(s) | being a coup plotter against Nigerian Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa by the government of Aguyi Ironsi staging a coup plot against Biafran President Odumegwu Ojukwu (alleged) |
| Criminal penalty | Death by firing squad |
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| Allegiance | Nigeria Biafra |
| Service/ | Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 1953-1967 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
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| Alma mater | R.M.A. Sandhurst |
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