Drunk Corporal Crushes Army General to Death in Lagos

Femi Ashekun/

The Director of Finance at the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, Lagos, Brigadier-General Audu Ogbole James, was yesterday night, crushed to death inside the barracks by a corporal.

The deceased was said to be walking to his residence when the corporal, driving an SUV with number plate EKY 177 FX, hit him.

The corporal, identified as Abayomi Edun, was said to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.

The General was rushed to the NAFRC Medical Centre where a doctor certified him dead.

A statement by SEC 40 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, described the loss as shocking.

The statement signed by Air Chief Marshall (ACM) Kayode Olagunju reads, “Our indefatigable, humble, friendly bridge builder, the Monitor General SEC 40 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Brig Gen AO JAMES, mni just departed. He died from injuries sustained from a knock down on the road yesterday (15/11/22) evening in Lagos.

“May his soul rest in peace. Our condolences to the family, AANI especially the SEC 40. May the Lord console all and grant the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss. So sad.”

According to the deceased’s profile on NARFC website, James had his first and second degrees in Accounting and Finance. He was a fellow of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) and held memberships of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), Nigerian Institute of Directors (IoD), Chartered Institute of Taxation (ACTI), and the National Institute (mni).

He was also awarded Meritorious Service Star (MSS) and Pass Staff College (PSC).

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