1962 Press Photo Chief Festus Okotie Eboh, former Nigerian Finance Minister

The death of Chief Festus Okotie Eboh, above, former Nigerian finance minister, was confirmed today by a Nigerian government source. His body and five others were found in a shallow grave 30 miles from the capital of Lagos. Reliable sources said up to 50 officers have been executed in a power struggle within the Nigerian army.

Photo is dated 1962.

Photo measures 5.25 x 10.5 inches.