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The Brigadier’s Daughter

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The Brigadier’s Daughter is a deeply personal and powerful memoir by Solape Ademulegun, the daughter of Brigadier Samuel Ademulegun, a high-ranking officer killed during the January 15, 1966 coup in Nigeria. 

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At just six years old, Solape witnessed the harrowing moment when soldiers stormed her parents' bedroom, killing both her father and her pregnant mother, who tried desperately to protect him. In this heart-wrenching account, she revisits that tragic night and the lasting impact it has had on her life. Through vivid storytelling, Solape sheds light on a dark chapter in Nigerian history, offering a rare glimpse into the personal cost of political turmoil.

Author: Solape Ademulegun 

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