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‘Drunk’ Soldier Kills Nigerian Army General Inside Barracks

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Tapre Timine
Published: May 10, 2025
Last updated: May 10, 2025
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‘Drunk’ Soldier Kills Nigerian Army General Inside Barracks | Daily Report Nigeria
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Brigadier General O.A. James, the Director of Finance of the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC) in Lagos has died.

Reports stated that the top army officer died on Tuesday night, November 15, from injuries he sustained after a corporal, identified as Abayomi Ebun, hit him with a car.

Corporal Abayomi Edun, believed to be drunk hit Brigadier General James with a car inside NAFRC barracks leading to the latter’s death.

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The deceased was reportedly walking to his residence inside the NAFRC barracks in Lagos when the soldier hit him.

A source told newsmen:

“The general was trekking to his apartment inside the Barracks when he was hit and knocked down by the drunk soldier.”

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 but was confirmed dead.

Army corporal Ebun was arrested and is being detained by NAFRC provost marshals investigating the matter.

Brigadier General James was a senior member of the Nigerian Army Finance Corps before his death.

However, it was learnt that the Nigerian Army is yet to comment on the incident.

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