Reign of Terror: The 10 Most Ruthless Politicians in History

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8. Yakubu Gowon

As the dictator of Nigeria from 1967 to 1970, Yakubu Gowon ws responsible for over one million deaths. The violence was directed at the Biafrans, who wished to secede from Nigeria during the civil war.

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