Hassan Ahmed, a major-general and former provost marshal of
the Nigerian Army has been killed by gunmen.
The incident happened on Thursday while the general was
travelling through Lokoja-Abuja highway.
It is also feared that a family member who was said to be
travelling with the general was abducted by the gunmen.
Onyema Nwachukwu, army spokesperson who confirmed the incident in a statement, said the army has sent a delegation to visit Ahmed’s 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 statement reads.
“The sad incident occurred when the senior officer’s vehicle
was attacked by gunmen while transiting along Lokoja – Abuja road yesterday 15
July 2021.
“A delegation from the Army Headquarters led by the Chief of
Policy and Plans (Army) Maj Gen Anthony Omozoje has visited the widow and other
members of the bereaved family. Members of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives
Association (NAOWA) led by the Deputy National President, Mrs Stella Omozoje
have also visited the family to condole with them.
“The remains of the
deceased senior officer will be accorded a befitting burial at the Lungi
Barracks Cemetery on Thursday 16 July 2021 by 10. 00 am.”
Ahmed was recently appointed as a director at the army
headquarters in Abuja.
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