I am an opportunist: I saw the opportunity and grabbed it. That is how I became Head of State - Gowon

I am an opportunist: I saw the opportunity and grabbed it. That is how I became Head of State - Gowon

Nigeria's Number 1 war criminal and mass murderer, retired 'Gen.' Yakubu Gowon says he became Head of State 31 years ago by being an opportunist. According to him, the opportunity presented itself and he took it. “I had no intention to become head of state but it is the opportunity, if opportunity presents itself and people ask you to do it then do it.