Joseph Gomwalk
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Joseph Dechi Gomwalk (13 April 1935[1] ā 15 May 1976) was a Nigerian police commissioner and the first Military Governor of Benue-Plateau State after it was formed from part of Northern Region. He was executed due to his connections to Buka Suka Dimka's attempted coup against Murtala Mohammed's government.
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Joseph Gomwalk | |
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Military Governor of Benue-Plateau State | |
In office 1967 ā July 1975 | |
Preceded by | None (Pioneering) |
Succeeded by | Abdullahi Mohammed |
Personal details | |
Born | 13 April 1935 Kanke, Nigeria |
Died | 15 May 1976(1976-05-15) (aged 41) Lagos, Nigeria |
Education | Boys' Secondary School Gindiri/ University of Ibadan |
Occupation | Police officer and statesman |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Nigeria Police Force |
Rank | Police Commissioner |
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