Breaking News: Gen. Mohammed Shuwa Shot Dead by Unknown Gun Men

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Ọmọ Oòdua has just received reports that retired Gen. Mohammed Shuwa has been shut dead by unknown gunmen at his residence in Maiduguri, Borno state which is at the heart of the insurgency driven by Boko Haram, the Islamic sect that wants to impose Shar'a law in Nigeria.

Mohammed Shuwa was a former Federal Commissioner for Works during military administration of General Olusegun Obasanjo, and until his death was a member of the Board of Trustees of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP).



In May of 2012, General Shuwa had disagreed with the comments of former minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. (Rtd) T.Y. Danjuma when he called Borno State a failed state. At that time Shuwa had said “I commend General Danjuma for raising his voice on challenges currently being faced by different states in Nigeria including Borno state. Agreed, Borno is facing challenges but to call it a failed state is a remark in bad faith.”

Mohammed Shuwa had a long and distinguished military career. He succeeded Col. Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu as the commander of the 5th battalion in Kano after the Nzeogwu/Ifeajuna led coup was foiled. He also fought o the Federal side as a war time commander.