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GST 112 GST 112 Test Compilations 12 Objective Question
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The Federal Government's use of "police action" during the Nigerian civil war was to ______.
Options
A Kill Ojukwu and decimate Igboland
B Destroy farmlands in Igboland
C Capture Ojukwu and end secession
Correct Answer
D Make Ojukwu leader of the Eastern Region
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The Nigerian Federal Government referred to its military operations against Biafra as 'police action' with the stated aim of suppressing the secessionist movement, capturing its leader Emeka Ojukwu, and preserving the unity of Nigeria.

Hint

This term was used to downplay the scale of conflict and justify military intervention against the breakaway region.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: GST 112 Test Compilations 12
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1152 of 1270
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