How Nzeogwu Killed Ahmadu Bello and His Wife, Hafusatu, During the 1966 Coup by Citynobs August 15, 2025, 3:42 pm The January 15, 1966 coup remains one of the most significant and controversial events in Nigeria’s history. Led by a group of young military officers, including Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu, the coup aimed to overthrow the government but ended in bloodshed, political upheaval, and lasting ethnic tensions. Among its victims was Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Premier of Northern Nigeria, along with his wife, Hafsatu Bello…CONTINUE FULL READING>>>