A former Provost Marshal of the Nigerian Army, Major General Hussaini Ahmed, has been assassinated by unknown gunmen.
The Director of Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, confirmed this in a statement, saying the incident happened in the late hours of Thursday.
Ahmed, who was the Provost Marshal during the tenure of Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, was attacked around Abaji area council by gunmen while returning to Abuja from Lokoja, Kogi State.
The General, presently posted to the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja, travelled without escorts and was only accompanied by his in-law.
The Nigerian Army said his remains have been conveyed to the Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA) Hospital in Abuja, and he will be buried on Friday, July 16, 2021.
A statement by the army read, “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 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.”
