kstix:

lol. Dont make me laugh pls. When u scroll down wikipedia page, do u find references or not. They dont just write from a source , they gather various sources together both pro and cons about the subject matter. Alot of people use the references on wikipedia for educational work. I used it for my project work in my final year at obafemi awolowo university. So dont get all ignorant here saying wikipedia isnt credible. Go and look it up again and come back to tender ur arguments

attackgat:



It is shocking that some Nigerians are hailing Murtala that he fought in the civil war even though he commited war crimes and on top of that, failed woefully as a Military Officer in a war situation due to his bad leadership qualities.

It is shocking that a man who killed so many people in cold blood is seen as a model citizen worth emulating and honouring on on the N20

It is shocking that a man who shot his way to power through coup plotting and went on to abuse power in many despicable ways is the same person people think is a patriot

It is shocking but not surprising. Nigerians have a long history of honouring any criminal who manages to acquire money or power or both.

meccuno:
I keep wondering why at every post that relates to the Northerners written probably by someone from the SE, a yoruba person or people are usually the ones who defend them tooth and nail even if it is detrimental to their well being. I notice these things in all post. I think I need to do more research on this behavioural tendency. Whenever a story is written about the north, u see northerners defend them selves but have more yorubas defending. More. I see this very well on nairaland and facebook. I wonder why that's so. Just them. They never see anything wrong with the hausas

misterawo:


In addition to the above, Murtala Mohammed supervised the execution of 300 worshippers at Christ Apostolic Church, Onitsha

QuotaSystem:
You're actually wrong on this.

Wikipedia is not admissible as academic reference in any reputable institution. In UK universities, it's one of the first things you're informed of during orientation/induction.

This is because Wiki is an editable source, and I'm sure you've come across articles on the site stating citations are needed for some statements. As such while it's okay for base level reference, it's not a reliable or admissible form of academic reference.

This is not disputing your counter claims on Murtala Muhammed.

attackgat:
I remember sometime in the 90's when my cousin came back from the UK and 'dashed' me £15 pounds. On the 5 pound note was Florence Nigthingale, the British woman creditated with inventing modern day Nursing profession. On the 10 pound note was Isaac Newton, renouned British physicist. All over the world, different nations honour their heroes and celebrated citizens by giving them a place of priviledge on their local currency. Those heroes are usually people of impeccable character who have contributed positively to the country and even the wider world. People worth emulating.

It is therefore shocking that a country like Nigeria can give a coup plotter, failed Soldier, genocidal killer, mass-murderer and despot

1) He led the counter coup of July 1966 where he superviced the systematic slaughter of over 300 fellow Soldiers, mostly of Eastern extraction which included General Ironsi. Murtalas coup then took on ethnic and religious connotations and ultimately resulted in over 50,000 people, men, women and children being killed.

2) At the start of the war, Murtala Mohammed marched into Asaba. The few Asaba indigenes who still believed in 'one Nigeria' came out to welcome the Federal troops at cable point area of the city. Almost 1000 of them were gunned down on the spot by Murtala's men.

3) Retreating Biafran troops had blown up the Niger Bridge leading into Onitsha. Murtala was warned by Army headquarters that Biafran Soldiers had taken up defensive positions on the other side of the River. He was told to go up north where it was safe to cross the River. Murtala, believing in his false sense of bravado as a military tactician, disregarded direct orders and tried to cross the River into Onitsha 3 times. All met with huge catastrophe amongst his troops. Thousands of Nigerian soldiers were used as target practice by the Biafran Soldiers while others drowned in the River. Murtala then went up North and crossed the River then tried again to invade Onitsha. He led a contingent of 100 trucks full of troops, ammunition and supplies but was but was stopped at Abagana and completely destroyed. Murtala barely made it out of that battle with his life. After this episode, Murtala was recalled from the war front and sent on indefinite leave to London after leading thousands of men to their deaths due to his bad leadership.



Murtala was one of the worst Officers ever produced by the Nigerian Army. He was a homicidal maniac, accomplished coup plotter, genocidal killer, war criminal, military dictator and a narcissist of incredible dimensions. Why is this evil man on the N20 note?

lilytender:




This anger and hatred will kill all your generations. When your foolish leader Emeka Ojukwu declared a senseless war, were you fools expecting the Nigeria Army to come and start giving you fools hugs and kisses at the war front? Oh! the Nigeria Army actually did, the Nigeria Army hugged, romanced and fuccked your worthless women, ladies and girls and slaughtered your useless coward men. If you start another useless war the Nigeria Army is ever ready to repeat the 1967 to 1970 feat.

attackgat:


Thats the Nigerian mentality that Im talking about. Because you cannot defend the mass-muderer called Murtala Mohammed, you started talking about Ojukwu who has nothing to to with this topic.

lilytender:


I repeat, if you do anyhow, you will see anyhow. I pray for my friends and curse my enemies. If you stretch your hand for a handshake, I will give you a tight hug but if give me a knock on my head, I will give you a dirty slap that will reset your destiny.

attackgat:
I remember sometime in the 90's when my cousin came back from the UK and 'dashed' me £15 pounds. On the 5 pound note was Florence Nigthingale, the British woman creditated with inventing modern day Nursing profession. On the 10 pound note was Isaac Newton, renouned British physicist. All over the world, different nations honour their heroes and celebrated citizens by giving them a place of priviledge on their local currency. Those heroes are usually people of impeccable character who have contributed positively to the country and even the wider world. People worth emulating.

It is therefore shocking that a country like Nigeria can give a coup plotter, failed Soldier, genocidal killer, mass-murderer and despot such Murtala Ramat Mohammed a place of honour on the N20 note. It is a national disgrace and embarrassment that a man like Murtala Mohammed can be celebrated in our soceity this way after all the crimes he committed in his life time. Murtala's crimes are too numerous but I will mention just 3.

1) He led the counter coup of July 1966 where he superviced the systematic slaughter of over 300 fellow Soldiers, mostly of Eastern extraction which included General Ironsi. Murtalas coup then took on ethnic and religious connotations and ultimately resulted in over 50,000 people, men, women and children being killed.

2) At the start of the war, Murtala Mohammed marched into Asaba. The few Asaba indigenes who still believed in 'one Nigeria' came out to welcome the Federal troops at cable point area of the city. Almost 1000 of them were gunned down on the spot by Murtala's men.

3) Retreating Biafran troops had blown up the Niger Bridge leading into Onitsha. Murtala was warned by Army headquarters that Biafran Soldiers had taken up defensive positions on the other side of the River. He was told to go up north where it was safe to cross the River. Murtala, believing in his false sense of bravado as a military tactician, disregarded direct orders and tried to cross the River into Onitsha 3 times. All met with huge catastrophe amongst his troops. Thousands of Nigerian soldiers were used as target practice by the Biafran Soldiers while others drowned in the River. Murtala then went up North and crossed the River then tried again to invade Onitsha. He led a contingent of 100 trucks full of troops, ammunition and supplies but was but was stopped at Abagana and completely destroyed. Murtala barely made it out of that battle with his life. After this episode, Murtala was recalled from the war front and sent on indefinite leave to London after leading thousands of men to their deaths due to his bad leadership.

Murtala was one of the worst Officers ever produced by the Nigerian Army. He was a homicidal maniac, accomplished coup plotter, genocidal killer, war criminal, military dictator and a narcissist of incredible dimensions. Why is this evil man on the N20 note?

attackgat:


Which means that Murtala Mohammed should be honoured for being a mass-Murderer?

lilytender:


He killed those that took up arms against the government. That is treason, felony and mutiny and is punishable by death.

lilytender:


He killed those that took up arms against the government. That is treason, felony and mutiny and is punishable by death.