Joseph Akahan
Joseph Akahan (12 April 1937 – May 1968) was a Nigerian military officer and Chief of Army Staff (Nigeria) from May 1967 until May 1968, when he was killed in a helicopter crash during the Nigerian Civil War.
Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Akahan | |
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| Chief of Army Staff | |
| In office August 1966 – May 1968 | |
| Preceded by | Yakubu Gowon |
| Succeeded by | Hassan Katsina |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 April 1937 Gboko LGA, British Nigeria |
| Died | May 1968 (aged 31) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Nigeria |
| Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
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