Hassan Katsina Military person

Hassan Katsina (31 March 1933 – 24 July 1995) was a Nigerian General and son of Usman Nagogo, the emir of Katsina from 1944-1981. He was governor of the Northern Region of Nigeria from 1966-1967. During the Nigerian civil war, he was the Chief of Staff, Army and later became the deputy Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters under the administration of Yakubu Gowon.

Personal facts

Birth dateMarch 31, 1933
Birth place
Katsina
Date of deathJuly 24, 1995
Place of death
Kaduna

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allegianceFederal Republic of Nigeria
award
Nigerian Independence Medal
military branch
Nigerian Army
military command2nd battalion
service start1956
service end1975

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