By Major General Hassan Ahmed, a former Provost Marshal of the Nigerian Army, has been killed by gunmen.
The incident happened on Thursday night while the general was travelling through Lokoja-Abuja highway.
According to DAILY POST, the ambush occurred around the Abaji area of Abuja. It was also gathered that assailants reportedly abducted the general’s sister identified as Safina Ahmed.
Meanwhile the Nigerian Army has confirmed the incident in a statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu.
The Army said it has sent a delegation to visit to the deceased’s family, adding that Ahmed would be given a befitting burial on Friday.
“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 Friday, 16 July 2021 by 10. 00 am.”
