Contrary to earlier reports that Major General Hassan Ahmed, former Provost Marshal of the Nigerian Army, was assassinated by bandits in Abuja, OBSERVERS TIMES has learnt that the incident happened around Ahoko, Kotonkarfe Local Government Council of Kogi state.
According to FCT command Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), Mariam Yusuf, the general was killed on Thursday night while transiting along Lokoja – Abuja road.
The OBSERVERS TIMES also gathered that it was Ahmed’s sister, Safina, who was kidnapped and not his wife.
Also, the Nigerian army in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Friday in Abuja, confirmed the death.
The statement 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.
“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, July 16 by 10. 00am,” he said.
