Murtala Muhammed (1938–1976) was a Nigerian politician and general. He was born in Kano on 8 November 1938. He died in Lagos on 13 February 1976, at the age of 38.
The public offices recorded are President of Nigeria (1975–1976).
The honours on record include Order of the Federal Republic. Murtala Muhammed was educated at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and Barewa College.
Murtala Muhammed is recorded as following Islam.
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