Onyeuko compulsorily retired from the Nigerian Army after the recent appointment of new service chiefs.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Former director of media operations at Defence Headquarters, Gen. Bernard Onyeuko (retd), has died.
Onyeuko died on Saturday morning at a private hospital in Abuja.
He was said to have complained of cold and was rushed to an undisclosed hospital.
Onyeuko compulsorily retired from the Armed Forces after the recent appointment of new service chiefs.
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Reacting to the death, Garba Shehu, spokesman of former President Muhammadu Buhari, prayed for strength for his family to bear the loss.
“Just read the shocking news that we have lost our friend, the former military spokesperson, Major-General Bernard Onyeuko (rtd).
“May the Almighty grant fortitude to the family to bear the loss. RIP.” he wrote on X.