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What was Olusegun Obasanjo's rank when he played a senior role in the Nigerian Civil War?

  • Major

  • Captain

  • Lieutenant

  • Colonel

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During the Nigerian Civil War, Olusegun Obasanjo held the rank of Major in the Nigerian Army. He played a significant role in combating Biafran separatists and ultimately accepted their surrender in 1970.
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