Monday, September 24, 2012

THE LATE GEN. MURTALA MUHAMMED (1936-1976)

The Late murtala muhammed left in his bank account.# 7.20k.He also decleared his asset.
The General was in office as head of state of the federal republic of nigeria for 200 days 6 months somedays.
He was a benevolent soldier.The late general made africa the centre of his foreign policy thrust.
his last official duty outside the country was in ethopia, OAU Summit in 1976.
As he was returning from the summit,he was assasinated, in lagos by col. dimka bali, whom killed his driver and aid.de camp.
in his speech the late general said they have betrayed the trust and confidence  repose on them.