A former Provost Marshal of the Nigeria Army, Maj.-Gen. Hassan Ahmed has been laid to rest on Friday.

Ahmed was buried according to Islamic rites, following his assassination by unknown gunmen on Thursday night.

The deceased was ambushed alongside his sister, who was abducted, around Abaji, close to Abuja.

His remains were laid to rest at the Guards Brigade Cemetery, Lungi Barracks, Abuja

Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, who was in attendance, described the death of Ahmed as a great loss to the Nigerian army and the nation at large.

“For us who are behind, we owe it a duty to take care of his family and be with them in this trying time.

“The army has provisions in our laws in terms of entitlements and other responsibilities and we fulfill that.

“Beyond that, the army, under my watch, will improve on those provisions and will be with the family of the late general and all others who have also paid the supreme price.

“Ahmed was a friend and colleague and we have been together for a long time. He was a very dutiful, responsible and professional officer but everyone has his time.

“On behalf of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army, we heartily condole with the family of late Maj.-Gen. Ahmed.

“May his gentle soul rest in peace and may God grant us and his family the fortitude to bear the loss,” he said.