General Murtala Ramat Muhammed (November 8, 1938 – February 13, 1976) was the military ruler (Head of the Federal Military Government) of Nigeria from 1975 until his assassination in 1976.


Muhammed was born Murtala Rufai Muhammed (he changed his name from Rufai to Ramat[1] when he became Head of State) in Kano on November 8, 1938 into the Gynawa clan of the Fulani and attended Barewa College Zaria where he was classmates with officers such as Muhammed Shuwa . [2] Muhammed joined the Nigerian Army in 1958 [3] and was enrolled at the Regular Officers Special Training School in Teshie ,
Ghana where one of his instructors in military tactics and military law was Emeka Ojukwu , then a Nigerian officer on secondment to the Officer Training School. [4] Muhammed received his officer training at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst , UK as a regular combatant and underwent subsequent courses in Signals. [1] He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1961 [1] and was posted to Congo where he served with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force. [5] Upon his return from the Congo in 1962 he was appointed Aide-de-camp to the Administrator of the Western Region, Moses Majekodunmi.

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If there was one man that had a profound effect on our history, perhaps more than any other, it was Gen. Murtala Ramat Mohammed. Sadly he was assassinated 40 years ago, on February 13th 1976. In a clime and a nation in which there are few true heroes, he was certainly one of them.

U mean the almajiri that went to ASABA with his boys to Kill over 3000 matured males? He killed them broad daylight because they are Christians and speak igbo!
Can that Jihadist who had wanted Sharia and making Friday Work free day in a secular country be regarded as a Hero? NO..

A True Patriot.....

Continue to Rest Sir

Salute

R.I.P the man who first started addressing us as "Fellow Nigerians"

Rip

RIP.

Daddy twenty naira

RIP

Murtala Mohammed was a truly horible man. He was the embodiment of pure evil. Anyone who knows Murtalas history would want to spit on his memory

Its because many Nigerians dont know their history that a man like murtala Ramat mohammed still has not just a place of honour on the 20 Naira note, but also has an International Airport and many other landmarks named after him. How is this possible? Or is it that no one cares about history any more? How can such a controversial character still be accorded such recognition?
The sins of murtala:

1] Led the counter coup and superviced the killing of over 300 fellow officers. murtala led other northern elements (including the then Lt Buhari) to commit this murderous act in retaliation for what they tagged an "Igbo coup". For me,a coup plotter,wether Nzeogwu or Murutala has any place in history. It should also be noted that everyone who participated in the first coup were punished at the end of the war while Murutala and co who committed far worse atrocities got off scot-free.

2]Troops under murtala's command committed genocide in Asaba when they entered the city at the start of the civil war. Over 700 defenceless civilians who came to welcome the federal troops were gunned down in cold blood. Wether this happend on Murutala's orders or not is immaterial. His troops killed people and he should bear responsibility for the conduct of his men.

3]murtala,in direct contravention of orders and sound advice led thousands of Nigerian soldiers to their deaths trying to cross the river Niger (in 3 separate attempts) into Onitsha all in his vain attempt to increase his popularity. His troops would later be destroyed at Abagana and he was recalled from the war and sent to London while many of his men lay dead under the River Niger.

4]murtala came to represent the face of northern domination. He kicked out Gowon,seized power,retired everyone who was above him in rank and in one of the worst acts of military indecipline,he triple promoted himself from a one star Brigadier to a full 4 star General. Murutala was the first military officer to conduct a coup in other to take political power. Even Nzeogwu and co had no intention to take power for themselves.

murtala mohammed was a failed soldier,a sociopath,mass murderer and accomplished coup plotter. Because of him,many people needlessly died.

Rot in hell

One man battalion. The husband of the yeebows. Rest in peace great soldier.

A hero to some, is a villain to others. Just as General Odumegwu Ojukwu is a hero to some, but a " rebel " to others. It's in human nature depending on your side of the divide.

RIP.

See what just one slap has done!!! https://www.nairaland.com/3452537/kogi-poly-student-hospitalized-after#50853346

A true hero.

where is my #20 note make i look im picturr

ZKOSOSO:
U mean the almajiri that went to ASABA with his boys to Kill over 3000 matured males? He killed them broad daylight because they are Christians and speak igbo!
Can that Jihadist who had wanted Sharia and making Friday Work free day in a secular country be regarded as a Hero? NO..

is to early for this dude...go drink kunu with akara 1st

The #20 naira denomination with his face is gradually dying with him.

You can quote me but I won't see it cos I only visit a post once.

Happy Birthday to me !!

thecrush:
Happy Birthday to me !!

You be Murtala Mohammed?

Mentcee:
Rot in hell

Took the words right out of my mouth.



Mumutala Mohammed rot in hell.

okay noted

Gen. Murtala Mohammed: A Coup Plotter Who Became The National Hero Of Nigeria - Politics - Nigeria
https://www.nairaland.com/3449621/gen-murtala-mohammed-coup-plotter

He served for a short time for us to judge his administration.

gidgiddy:
Its because many Nigerians dont know their history that a man like murtala Ramat mohammed still has not just a place of honour on the 20 Naira note, but also has an International Airport and many other landmarks named after him. How is this possible? Or is it that no one cares about history any more? How can such a controversial character still be accorded such recognition?
The sins of murtala:

1] Led the counter coup and superviced the killing of over 300 fellow officers. murtala led other northern elements (including the then Lt Buhari) to commit this murderous act in retaliation for what they tagged an "Igbo coup". For me,a coup plotter,wether Nzeogwu or Murutala has any place in history. It should also be noted that everyone who participated in the first coup were punished at the end of the war while Murutala and co who committed far worse atrocities got off scot-free.

2]Troops under murtala's command committed genocide in Asaba when they entered the city at the start of the civil war. Over 700 defenceless civilians who came to welcome the federal troops were gunned down in cold blood. Wether this happend on Murutala's orders or not is immaterial. His troops killed people and he should bear responsibility for the conduct of his men.

3]murtala,in direct contravention of orders and sound advice led thousands of Nigerian soldiers to their deaths trying to cross the river Niger (in 3 separate attempts) into Onitsha all in his vain attempt to increase his popularity. His troops would later be destroyed at Abagana and he was recalled from the war and sent to London while many of his men lay dead under the River Niger.

4]murtala came to represent the face of northern domination. He kicked out Gowon,seized power,retired everyone who was above him in rank and in one of the worst acts of military indecipline,he triple promoted himself from a one star Brigadier to a full 4 star General. Murutala was the first military officer to conduct a coup in other to take political power. Even Nzeogwu and co had no intention to take power for themselves.

murtala mohammed was a failed soldier,a sociopath,mass murderer and accomplished coup plotter. Because of him,many people needlessly died.

speaking like u were there and experienced everything first hand...Mr.Historian

RIP

We've never had good leaders in Nigeria' not even one....none of them is worth celeberated...

Donald Trump is leading massively in Rivers and AkwaIbom. We are yet to get reports from Ekiti and Lagos.

Who Ramat epp

jegz25:
speaking like u were there and experienced everything first hand...Mr.Historian

but he is correct