Illiya Bisalla
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 | 11 March 1976 Nigeria |
| Alma mater | RMA Sandhurst |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 1961–1976 |
| Rank | Major General |
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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.