Two officers executed in the tragedy of war. Army and police officers brought their wives to see the shooting. It was Thursday, June 27. The radio made frequent announcements that two unnamed officers of the Nigerian army were to face a firing squad at King's Square, Benin City that day for
Image Number: APN760107

APN760107

Title: Drum Magazine social history photographs, Nigeria edition 606 Description: Two officers executed in the tragedy of war. Army and police officers brought their wives to see the shooting. It was Thursday, June 27. The radio made frequent announcements that two unnamed officers of the Nigerian army were to face a firing squad at King's Square, Benin City that day for "conspiracy and unlawful killing." City: Benin City Province or State: Edo State Country: Nigeria Date Created: 10-1968 Creator: Drum Social Histories Credit Notice: Drum Magazine photographer / Drum Social Histories / Bailey's African History Archive / african.pictures Keywords: