The Chief of Training and Operations of the Nigerian Army, Major General Yushau Mahmood Abubakar is dead.
The Nigerian Army revealed that Abubakar was involved in a road accident along Maiduguri-Damaturu road on Tuesday, which claimed his life.
Major General Yushau Abubakar was the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole before his recent deployment to Army Headquarters, Abuja.
Also involved in the road accident was the Acting General Officer Commanding 3 Division, Brigadier General MSA Aliyu.
Colonel Usman Kukasheka, the Director Army Public Relations also disclosed that Brigadier General Aliyu sustained injuries from the accident, and is currently receiving medical treatment.
The Nigerian army has confirmed his death via a press statement. See press release below:
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The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the public of the involvement of its Chief of Training and Operations (Army), Major General Yusha’u Mahmood Abubakar and the Acting General Officer Commanding 3 Division Nigerian Army, Brigadier General MSA Aliyu in a road traffic accident along Maiduguri-Damaturu road today. Regrettably, we lost Major General Yusha’u Abubakar at the incident, while Brigadier General Aliyu sustained some injuries and is receiving treatment.
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Posted: at 8-03-2016 08:16 PM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
sssmasterg at 8-03-2016 08:38 PM (8 years ago) (m)
Rest in peace
Posted: at 8-03-2016 08:38 PM (8 years ago) | Upcoming
zezprincess at 8-03-2016 10:50 PM (8 years ago) (f)
Hmmm,road users,drivers should be very very careful especially now that is rainy season,no over-speeding,no overtaking,Remember,slow&steady wins the race,.RIP general,quick recovery to the injured.
Posted: at 8-03-2016 10:50 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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