Chapter 06 of 17

After the War

With the war over in 1970, the officer corps returned to peacetime soldiering, and to the parades, sport and ceremony of army life.

With Generals Mohammed and Katsina
Shehu Musa Yar'Adua, left, with Generals Murtala Mohammed and Hassan Katsina.
With General Muhammadu Buhari
Shehu Musa Yar'Adua, left, with General Muhammadu Buhari.
Officers’ Sports Week, Lagos
Shehu Musa Yar'Adua, left, with Head of State General Yakubu Gowon at the presentation of medals during Officers' Sports Week, National Stadium, Lagos.
On the Polo Pitch
Shehu Musa Yar'Adua, second from left, with the Emir of Katsina Kabir Usman and General Hassan Katsina on a polo pitch.
Second Division Victory
The Nigerian Army's Second Division celebrating victory during Sports Week.
Receiving a Trophy
Shehu Musa Yar'Adua, first from left, receiving a trophy for his team during Officers' Sports Week.
Officers’ Hockey Team
Shehu Musa Yar'Adua, ninth from right, with fellow officers of the military hockey team.
Playing Badminton
Shehu Musa Yar'Adua playing badminton.
Officers’ Football Team
Shehu Musa Yar'Adua, fourth from right, with the officers' football team.
With His Son at Sports Week
Shehu Musa Yar'Adua, left, with his son Murtala Yar'Adua and Commissioner of Police Tony Anenih at Second Division Sports Week.