Breaking: Army general dies during endurance test

Breaking event as a senior officer in the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General I. M. Ahmadu has died while running during the Second Annual Physical Training Test (APTT) for 2023.

Late Army, Brigadier General I. M. Ahmad

Civian learnt that I. M. Ahmadu was an Artillery Officer serving in the Army Headquarters Department of Special Services and Programmes, FCT.

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Ahmadu fell while running and was taken to a hospital where he was confirmed dead. A source in the military told our reporter on Monday evening.

According to our source, he 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 (APTT) for the year 2023.

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“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.