The Nigerian Army has been thrown into mourning as one of the senior officers, Brigadier General O. A. James, died in a rather shocking and tragic circumstances.Brigadier General James, the Director of Finance of the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), was killed by an Army corporal, Abayomi EbunCorporal Ebun according to PREMIUM TIMES, as said to be drunk hit the General with a car inside the NAFRC barracks in Lagos.A report by Premium Times indicated that the top army officer died on Tuesday night, November 15, from injuries he suffered after he was hit by the car driven by Corporal Abayomi Ebun.
Corporal Abayomi Edun, believed to be drunk hit Brigadier General James with a car inside NAFRC barracks leading to the latter’s death. The deceased, Brigadier General James, was reportedly walking to his residence inside the NAFRC barracks in Lagos when the soldier hit him.The General was trekking to his apartment inside the Barracks when he was hit and knocked down by the drunk soldier,” one of the sources was quoted as saying.
It was gathered that the soldier who also resides inside the barracks was seen driving recklessly before hitting the senior officer.
The General was rushed to the NAFRC Medical Centre after the incident where he was confirmed dead.
Meanwhile, the culprit, Army Corporal Abayomi Ebun has been arrested and detained by NAFRC Provost Marshal who is investigating the matter.