Gunmen, on Thursday, killed a former Provost Marshal of the Nigerian Army, Major General Hassan Ahmed.
The gunmen opened fire on his vehicle while transiting on Lokoja-Abuja road.
Confirming the report, Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, said a delegation from the Army Headquarters led by the Chief of Policy and Plans (Army), Maj Gen Anthony Omozoje had visited the widow and other members of the bereaved family.
“With a heavy heart, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya, Officers and Soldiers of the Nigerian Army regret to announce the passing on of Maj. Gen. Hassan Ahmed, a former Provost Marshall of the Nigerian Army.
“The sad incident occurred when the senior officer’s vehicle was attacked by gunmen while transiting on Lokoja-Abuja road yesterday, 15 July 2021,” Nwachukwu said.
He added that members of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) led by the Deputy National President, Mrs Stella Omozoje had also visited the family to condole with them.
Nwachukwu said the remains of the deceased senior officer would be accorded a befitting burial at the Lungi Barracks Cemetery on Friday, 16 July, 2021 by 10. 00 am.
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