Illiya Bisalla
Iliya D. Bisalla (died 11 March 1976) was a Major General in the Nigerian Army and Commissioner of Defence (title is now Minister of Defence) under the military administration of General Murtala Mohammed, the 4th Nigerian Head of State.
Major General Illiya Bisalla | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner of Defence | |
| In office 1975–1976 | |
| Preceded by | Gen. Yakubu Gowon |
| Succeeded by | Brig. O. Obasanjo |
| Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy | |
| In office February 1975 – August 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Maj-Gen E.O. Ekpo |
| Succeeded by | Brig Gibson Jalo |
| General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army | |
| In office September 1969 – December 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Gen. Mohammed Shuwa |
| Succeeded by | Brig. I.B. Haruna |
| Personal details | |
| Died | March 11, 1976 Nigeria |
| Alma mater | RMA Sandhurst |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 1961–1976 |
| Rank | Major General |
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