Top Nigerian Army General Reportedly Falls, Dies During Annual Physical Training Test

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

Naija News learnt that Ahmadu was an Artillery Officer serving in the Army Headquarters Department of Special Services and Programmes.

The General while running during training fell and was confirmed dead by the hospital where he was rushed to, a top source in the military disclosed this to SaharaReporters 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.