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Posted: 2025-07-04 07:51:23 UTC

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General Murtala Muhammed, the former Military Head of Nigeria, was assassinated on February 13, 1976, in Lagos. He was ambushed by military men loyal to Lt. Col Buka Suka Dimka while on his way to work. His legacy includes approving Abuja as the new Federal Capital Territory and his image on the 20 Naira note.
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