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That day in 1979 that Lieutenant General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma was pulled-out of the Nigeria Army.

Sure you know this location in Lagos.

Lt Gen Danjuma served the Army from 1960-1979.

Now you know.
Greg Nwoko.

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Such a fast rise in the army. Abeg how was promotions being done then? Based on what? This was the kind of army that gave rise to Buhari, Dimka, and many others.

This is the man that has a hand in the events of July 28-31 1966 but refused to talk about it. Taraba state has no peace from his co-collaborators.

The last picture seems to be around the Broad Street area of Lagos Island close to CMS bookshop.

Such a memorable event.

Where does seun want me to 21 characters from?

Check this thread to see his COAS era;

"Chronicles Of Chiefs Of Army Staff (COAS) Of Nigeria. "
https://www.nairaland.com/8399198/chronicles-chiefs-army-staff-coas#134995288

Richtaiwo:
You mean the same army that sent one bearded coward into exile in his wife wrapper?

Nope!
-The same army BH terrorists sacked @Nigerian Army University Biu Borno state.
-The same Army BH invaded NDA to helplessly adduct and killed some of its officers.
-Same Army that is recycling killers as repentant, deradicalised and rehabilitated terrorists.

Richtaiwo:
You mean the same army that sent one bearded coward into exile in his wife wrapper?

Same army that has become a sacrificial lamb for terrorists or another?

Racoon:
Such a fast rise in the army. Abeg how was promotions being done then? Based on what? This was the kind of army that gave rise to Buhari, Dimka, and many others.

based on we poshu oyinbo comot so we had to fill the ranks with whoever was available

This is the man that has a hand in the events of July 28-31 1966 but refused to talk about it. Taraba state has no peace from his co-collaborators.

The last picture seems to be around the Broad Street area of Lagos Island close to CMS bookshop.

Racoon:
Check this thread to see his COAS era;

Chronicles Of Chiefs Of Army Staff (COAS) Of Nigeria

Where did you see COAS?

Are you mistaking Commandants and GOCs for COAS?

Racoon:
Such a fast rise in the army. Abeg how was promotions being done then? Based on what? This was the kind of army that gave rise to Buhari, Dimka, and many others.

This is the man that has a hand in the events of July 28-31 1966 but refused to talk about it. Taraba state has no peace from his co-collaborators.

The last picture seems to be around the Broad Street area of Lagos Island close to CMS bookshop.

How did Ojukwu become a 4 star General ?

How did Ironsi get promoted ahead of his senior and appointed as Head of the Army by Zik?

Richtaiwo:
Where did you see COAS? Are you mistaking Commandants and GOCs for COAS?

TY Danjuma was once a COAS Oga. Dont be spreading your ignorance everywhere on the social media space

-5). Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma( July 1975 – October 1979).
-Corps: Infantry
-State of Origin: Taraba State https://www.nairaland.com/8399198/chronicles-chiefs-army-staff-coas#134995288

Racoon:
Such a fast rise in the army. Abeg how was promotions being done then? Based on what? This was the kind of army that gave rise to Buhari, Dimka, and many others.

This is the man that has a hand in the events of July 28-31 1966 but refused to talk about it. Taraba state has no peace from his co-collaborators.

The last picture seems to be around the Broad Street area of Lagos Island close to CMS bookshop.

The purpose of this thread is in the bolded. You always do this every time. You come up with a topic as if you want to educate but your intent is always about the obvious.

One of the richest men in Africa.

His wife owns Wheatbaker hotel,one of the most expensive hotels in Nigeria.

Racoon:
Nope!
-The same army BH terrorists sacked @Nigerian Army University Biu Borno state.
-The same Army BH invaded NDA to addict it's officers and killer some.
-Same Army that is recycling terrorists as repentant, deradicalised and rehabilitated terrorists.

Are you talking about army of TY Danjuma era or army of yesterday/today?

Stay one place abeg, I no sabi this kind jumping jumping.

Softmirror:
The purpose of this thread in the bolded. You always do this every time. You come up with a topic as if you want to educate but your intent is always about the obvious.

This is history! You can't deny it. Your past makes your present and your present makes your future. The atrocious and treasonable activities of coupists are not secret.

Racoon:
Such a fast rise in the army. Abeg how was promotions being done then? Based on what? This was the kind of army that gave rise to Buhari, Dimka, and many others.

This is the man that has a hand in the events of July 28-31 1966 but refused to talk about it. Taraba state has no peace from his co-collaborators.

The last picture seems to be around the Broad Street area of Lagos Island close to CMS bookshop.

What was even the population of the whole Armed forces then. I recall some of them joining the Army at 18, 19, 20 years. They were young and many of them became Generals before they were 40 years Old. Many of them also retired in their late 30s / early 40s as they reached the peak of their military career. Lucky Generation.

The people holding Nigeria hostage...
They had all the privileges...
They don't want to let go

Racoon the throwback master. Well done man more oil to your lamp

Racoon:
TY Danjuma was once a COAS Oga. Dont be spreading your ignorance everywhere on the social media space

Be straightforward.

You said chronicle of COAS.

Abi na one person dey do chronicle of command? Spreading ignorance? Why not look up the meaning of "chronicle" and on the contrary, stop misleading the public with ignorance?

DomPerignon:
How did Ojukwu become a 4 star General ? How did Ironsi get promoted ahead of his senior and appointed as Head of the Army by Zik?

Tafa Balewa promoted Ironsi Major General on recommendation of the departing Major General Everady the out going GOC. Hatred no go kill you

Lt Gen Danjuma served the Army from 1960-1979.

Just 19 years!

And he left with 400 million pounds then , raped Nigeria to comatose thief

Soldiers of Fortune
Real real real fortune.
True Luck!

Serial coup plotter and killer

Nothing to celebrate about the man, he got to where he is in life by being a very successful coup plotter

He murdered Aguiyi-Ironsi

And he rose to the rank of a Lieutenant-General in 19yrs?


No wonder Nigeria was messed up

Back then promotion is not exactly every 4 years ir 5 years as of today. Most officers back then go promotion twice in 2 years and sometimes once a task has been given to a particular officer, promotion comes with it. General IBB was promoted twice same year. I am glad everything has been regulated as of today in the army. No matter how brilliant the officer is, he will wait till date of promotion like his course mates

Racoon:
Such a fast rise in the army. Abeg how was promotions being done then? Based on what? This was the kind of army that gave rise to Buhari, Dimka, and many others.

This is the man that has a hand in the events of July 28-31 1966 but refused to talk about it. Taraba state has no peace from his co-collaborators.

The last picture seems to be around the Broad Street area of Lagos Island close to CMS bookshop.

Racoon:
Tafa Balewa promoted Ironsi Major General on recommendation of the departing Major General Everady the out going GOC. Hatred no go kill you

Story.

In 1963, Zik fooled everyone when he proposed we drop the Queen of England as our ceremonial HoS.

This paved the way for Zik to transform himself from Governor-General to HoS.

A tussle between the NPC and NCNC then arose as Zik had claimed that as HoS he had full powers over the Army.

The constitutional crisis of 1964 was over a dispute within the ruling coalition on who was to control the army

Seeing that the NPC was not backing down, Zik on his own decided to sack Tafa Belewa as PM to which Tafa responded by sacking him back.

Ojukwu even approached Gowon during this period to support a coup he was planning to overthrow the government and install Azikiwe as a unitary civilian HoS dictator to which Gowon flatly refused and reported the matter to the the British Maj General that was heading the army.

The General summoned both Gowon and Ojukwu and reminded ojukwu to whom he as an officer had sworn loyalty to the government of Tafa Belewa.

A concession was later reached between the NPC and NCNC by allowing Zik nominate the successor to the outgoing British Maj General on the explicit condition that it will only be announced and made official by the PM.

So all that nonsense talk of the Jan 15 coup plotters wanting to install Awo is all hogwash as Ojukwu had been planning to overthrow the govt in 1964 towards installing Azikiwe as civilian dictator under a unitary system.

The coup plotters of Jan 15 wanted to install Zik but Zik got cold feet sensing the mood of the north and asked Ironsi whom he had ensured Orizu hand over power to , to hold on for him until nerves calmed.

Zik remains the architect of Nigeria's failure.

OP

Is it true that he has some mental challenge? I cant remember where I saw the rumour now. Trying to recollect

gidgiddy:
Serial coup plotter and killer

Nothing to celebrate about the man, he got to where he is in life by being a very successful coup plotter

He murdered Aguiyi-Ironsi

Every information out there says he led the arrest of Ironsi but had nothing to do with his murder.

He was displaced by the junior officers and soldiers who obviously had intents that were more deadly than whatever the senior officers had planned

happney65:
OP

Is it true that he has some mental challenge? I cant remember where I saw the rumour now. Trying to recollect

That was a staple news in the early 2000s soft-sell magazines when he was Minister of Defence and not reappointed to office in Obasanjo's 2nd term.