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GST 112 GST 112 Test Compilations 9 Objective Question
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Who said, 'We are quelling a rebellion, not fighting an external enemy'?
Options
A Olusegun Obasanjo
B Yakubu Gowon
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C Obafemi Awolowo
D Chukwuemeka Ojukwu
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

This famous statement was made by General Yakubu Gowon, the then Head of State of Nigeria, during the Nigerian Civil War (also known as the Biafran War, 1967-1970). It underscored the federal government's perspective that the conflict was an internal affair against secessionists.

Hint

This quote is strongly associated with the leader during the Nigerian Civil War.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: GST 112 Test Compilations 9
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1074 of 1270
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