A former Provost Marshal of the Nigerian Army, and a Director at the Headquarters, Major General Hassan Ahmed has been killed in Abaji by suspected Bandits, Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu confirmed the death.
Also, the assailants kidnapped his sister, Safina Ahmed.
Nwachukwu made the announcement early Friday morning, adding the Major-General’s vehicle was “was attacked by gunmen while transiting along Lokoja – Abuja road”.
According to Nwachukwu, members of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), led by the Deputy National President, Stella Omozoje have paid a condolence visit to Ahmed’s widow.
“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 a.m.”, he added.