A Brigadier-General, Audu Ogbole James who was the Director of Finance at the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, Lagos is dead.

The General reportedly lost his life after a corporal identified as Abayomi Edun, who was under the influence of alcohol crushed him at the barracks on Tuesday night while he was walking to his residence.

According to our Source the Army General was rushed to the NAFRC Medical Centre where a doctor certified him dead.

In a statement, the set of Gen. James, at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, described the loss as shockin

“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 knockdown 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 fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss. So sad,” read the statement signed by ACM Kayode Olagunju.

As at Press time, the Nigerian Army is yet to make a comment on the incident. Until his death, Brigadier General James was a senior member of the Nigerian Army Finance Corps