Murtala
Murtala was a prominent military leader and head of state in Nigeria. Born in Kano, he received his military training in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. He rose through the ranks of the Nigerian Army, playing a significant role in the Nigerian Civil War.
In 1975, Murtala led a coup that overthrew the military government of Yakubu Gowon. He subsequently became
His tenure as head of state was cut short in February 1976 when he was assassinated during