The Last 48 hours of DELE GIWA & His Final words.

On October 19, 1986, Dele Giwa—one of Nigeria’s most brilliant and fearless investigative journalists—opened a sealed parcel delivered directly to his Lagos home. On it were official markings from the Office of the President. Seconds later, a lethal explosion tore through the room, marking the first parcel bomb assassination in Nigerian history. Nearly 40 years later, the ultimate question still remains: **Who killed Dele Giwa?** In this 11-minute documentary, **AFRICAN FILES** pulls back the curtain on the military secrets, the Gloria Okon drug syndicate rumors, the forbidden State Security Service (SSS) interrogations, and the dark political conspiracy behind the strike that changed African journalism forever. --- 📌 **TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS** 0:00 - The Parcel Bomb That Shook Nigeria 1:15 - The Rise of a Maverick: Dele Giwa & Newswatch 2:50 - The Forbidden Story: Gloria Okon & Military Rumors 4:45 - 48 Hours Before: The SSS Interrogations & Traps 6:30 - October 19, 1986: "It Must Be From The President" 8:20 - The Cover-Up, Gani Fawehinmi, and the Oputa Panel 10:05 - The Unsolved Legacy of Dele Giwa --- 🔥 **WHY THIS CASE STILL MATTERS** From the suspicious phone calls by Colonel Halilu Akilu asking for house landmarks to the legendary legal battles led by Chief Gani Fawehinmi, this video breaks down every piece of evidence left behind by the military junta of General Ibrahim Babangida. 👉 **Enjoyed this video?** Subscribe to **AFRICAN FILES** for weekly deep-dive documentaries on West African political history, unsolved mysteries, and iconic historical figures. 🔔 **Turn on post notifications** so you never miss an episode! --- 💬 **JOIN THE DISCUSSION IN THE COMMENTS:** Do you believe the perpetrators behind Dele Giwa's assassination will ever face justice? Share your thoughts below! #DeleGiwa #AfricanFiles #NigerianHistory #Newswatch #Documentary #GaniFawehinmi #GeneralBabangida #Lagos #HistoryDocumentary #AfricanHistory