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Nigerian Army General Falls, Dies During 2023 Physical Training Test

 

VAM News Update

 

A senior officer in the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General I. M. Ahmadu has died while running during the Second Annual Physical Training Test for 2023.

 

It was gathered that Ahmadu was an Artillery Officer serving in the Army Headquarters Department of Special Services and Programmes.

 

 

The General fell while running and was confirmed as the hospital where he was rushed to, a top source in the military said on Monday evening.

 

According to the source, the General was buried on Monday evening according to Islamic rites.

 

 

“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,” the source said.

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