Factors that led to military intervention - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 2004

The immediate cause of the January 15 1966 military coup in Nigeria was the

A. Crisis over the population census
B. Election crisis in the Western Region
C. Kano Riots
D. Tiv Riots

Question 7:

• JAMB 2008

The first military coup in Nigeria toppled the government of

A. General Yakubu Gowon
B. Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe
C. Alhaji Abubakar Tafewa Balewa
D. Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi

Question 8:

• JAMB 2012

Military intervention in Nigeria arose from

A. Perceived incapability of civilians to govern
B. International pressure for change
C. The desire for a military government
D. Civilian's desire to relinquish power

Question 9:

• JAMB 2021

The two military coups that toppled civilian regimes in Nigeria were those of ____________

A. February 1976 and December 1983
B. July 1966 and August 1985
C. January 1966 and July 1975
D. January 1966 and December 1983