Army general gunned down on Lokoja-Abuja highway

A former provost marshal of the Nigerian Army Hassan Ahmed, a major-general, has been killed by gunmen.
Ahmed, who was recently appointed a director at the army headquarters in Abuja, was gunned down on Thursday while travelling through the Lokoja-Abuja highway.
A family member who was travelling with the general has also been reportedly abducted by the gunmen.
Army spokesperson, Onyema Nwachukwu, confirmed the incident in a statement, adding that the army had sent a delegation to 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 said.
It also stated, “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 10.00am.”