Mohammed Shuwa
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Mohammed Shuwa OFR (1 September 1939 – 2 November 2012) was a Nigerian Major General and the first General Officer Commanding of the Nigerian Army's 1st Division. Shuwa commanded the Nigerian Army's 1st Division during the Nigerian Civil War. He was murdered in Maiduguri by suspected Boko Haram sect on 2 November 2012.[1]
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Mohammed Shuwa | |
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Federal Commissioner of Trade | |
In office 1975–1979 | |
Succeeded by | Isaac Shaahu as Minister of Commerce |
General Officer Commanding of the 1st Division, Nigerian Army | |
In office August 1967 – September 1969 | |
Succeeded by | Brig. I.D. Bisalla |
Personal details | |
Born | (1939-09-01)1 September 1939 Masharte, British Nigeria |
Died | 2 November 2012(2012-11-02) (aged 73) Maiduguri, Nigeria |
Alma mater | Barewa College Regular Officers Special Training School (Teshie) R.M.A. Sandhurst |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Nigeria |
Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
Years of service | 1958–1979 |
Rank | Major general |
Commands | 1st Division 5th Battalion |
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