Crimes

Army General slumps, dies during physical training test

A Nigerian Army Brigadier General, I.M. Ahmadu, has reportedly died after slumping while running during the Second Annual Physical Training Test for 2023.

It was gathered that Ahmadu was pronounced dead at the hospital where he was rushed to for treatment on Monday, August 21, 2023.

It was learnt that General Ahmadu, an Artillery Officer serving in the Army Headquarters Department of Special Services and Programmes, was buried on Monday evening according to Islamic rites.

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“Sadly, an Army Brigadier General lost his life while running during the Second Annual Physical Training Test for the year 2023.

“His name is Brigadier General I.M. Ahmadu, an Artillery Officer currently serving in the Army Headquarters Department of Special Services and Programmes.

“The General has however been buried this evening according to Islamic rite,” a source in the military told SaharaReporters.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Army has yet to speak on the incident as of the time of filing this report.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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