Hassan Katsina
Hassan Usman Katsina (31 March 1933 – 24 July 1995), titled Chiroman Katsina, was a Nigerian general who was the last Governor of Northern Nigeria. He served as Chief of Army Staff during the Nigerian Civil War and later became the Deputy Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters.
Major General Hassan Katsina | |
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| Chief of Army Staff | |
| In office May 1968 – January 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Akahan |
| Succeeded by | David Ejoor |
| Governor of Northern Nigeria | |
| In office 16 January 1966 – 27 May 1967 | |
| Preceded by | Kashim Ibrahim |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished Musa Usman (North-Eastern Nigeria) Usman Faruk (North-Western Nigeria) Audu Bako (Kano) Abba Kyari (North-Centeal Nigeria) David Bamigboye (Kwara) Joseph Gomwalk (Benue-Plateau) |
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| Born | Hassan Usman 31 March 1933 Katsina, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in Katsina State, Nigeria) |
| Died | 24 July 1995 (aged 62) Kaduna, Nigeria |
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| Occupation | Military officer |
| Awards | Independence Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | British Empire (1956) Nigeria (1960) |
| Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 1956–1975 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Battles/wars | Congo Crisis Nigerian Civil War |
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