Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
Former Head of State of Nigeria
Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi GCFR MVO MBE was a Nigerian military officer who was the first military head of state of Nigeria. He seized power during the ensuing chaos after the 15 January 1966 military coup. Wikipedia
Born: March 3, 1924, Umuahia, Nigeria
Assassinated: July 29, 1966, Lagelu, Nigeria
Children: Thomas Aguiyi-Ironsi
Place of burial: Umuahia, Nigeria
Previous offices: Head of State of Nigeria (1966–1966) and Nigeria's Chief of Army staff (1965–1966)
Education: Royal College of Defence Studies and Staff College, Camberley
Full name: Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi