Gen Yakubu Gowan was born in October 19,1933.
Yakubu Gowan hails from Luri, Kanke L.G.A, Plateau State.
He joined the Nigerian Army in 1954.
Position he held: He was a Military Head of State since 29th July, 1966 to 29th July,1975.
His Administration experienced Nigerian Civil War that lasted for 30 months 1967-1970.
On 5th may,1967, he divided Nigeria into 12 States from the 4 former regions.
He was overthrown when he was attending OAU summit in Kampala in a military coup led by Murthala Mohammed.
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