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–Pix(above, R-L): Gen AO James and Cpl Ebun
A drunk soldier, Cpl Abayomi Ebun, has killed a Brig. General in Lagos in his drunken state, leaving the Army community and National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies weeping and wailing.
The Cpl allegedly crushed to death, Brig-Gen. Audu Ogbole James, to death with a Toyota SUV with number plate EKY 177 FX, at the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre Barracks, Oshodi-Lagos, Tuesday evening, while driving recklessly in his perceived state of stupor.
Until his death, Gen James was the Director of Finance at NAFRC, and was said to be walking to his house within the Barracks when the incident occurred.
Cpl. Ebun, who works at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, NARC, sources said, was instantly arrested and taken in for routine medical check where it was discovered that, apart from alcohol stench oozing out from him, his blood content was saturated with alcohol beyond manageable limit.
Consequently, the NAFRC provost has detained him for more detailed investigation, The State Online gathered.
AANI-NIPSS mourns
Meanwhile, in a statement, the set of James at National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, has described the loss as shocking.
“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 them the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss. So sad,” read the statement signed by ACM Kayode Olagunju.
The late General had 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 (MIoD), Chartered Institute of Taxation (ACTI), and the National Institute (mni).
In the military, he had been awarded with the following Decorations/Honours: Meritorious Service Star (MSS|), Pass Staff College (PSC)./SHARE THIS
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