The late former head of state, General Murtala Muhammed, had only N7,000 in his bank account at the time of his death, his son Risqua Muhammed has disclosed.
Daily Trust reports that Muhammed made the disclosure on Monday, December 2, during the unveiling of the statue of his late father at the entrance of the post-graduate hall of residence at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun state.
He said during his tenure in office as the head of state his father fearlessly fought corruption. Muhammed stated that his father served Nigeria with integrity during his 200 days in office.
The son of the late head of state commended President Muhammad Buhari for his anti-corruption and urged Nigerians to support the president’s crusade against corruption.
Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, December 2, recounted his life as a young person and school days.
A statement by President Buhari's special adviser on media and publicity, Garba Shehu, the president said he became an orphan at a very young age.
The president also said his nine-years at a boarding school and joining the Military shaped his entire life.
He also said that Nigeria’s socio-economic and political salvation will come from education.
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