BREAKING: Yerima Is Dead

BREAKING: Yerima Is Dead

General Yohanna Yerima Kure (rtd), the former General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 82 Amour Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, and the 2 Mechanized Division, Ibadan, has passed away at the age of 84. General Kure, who also served as the Director of Army Special Duties and Plans, died in Kaduna after battling a prolonged illness.

General Kure played a key role in leading the Army to suppress the Maitatsine fanatical group in Kano in 1980 and in Yola in 1982. He is survived by his wife, siblings, many children, grandchildren, and other relatives.

Read Also BREAKING: PDP Thrown Into Mourning As Gunmen Assassinate Anyanwu In Imo Days After Governorship Election

His funeral is scheduled for December 1, 2023, in his hometown, Kurmin Musa, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A Wake Keep and Service of Songs will be held on November 29, 2023, at ECWA Church Lemu Road, Tudun Wada, Kaduna.

Born on April 2, 1939, into the Royal family of Mallam Manchaik Kure and Mallama Tawok Kure in Kurmin Musa, Kachia LGA, Kaduna State, General Kure attended Missionary Schools in Kwoi and Kagoro for his elementary education. He later gained admission to Provincial Secondary School Zaria, known as Alhudahuda.

Read Also BREAKING: Feud Gets Hotter As Wike Shares Strong Accusation Against Fubara

General Kure enlisted in the Nigerian Army through the Nigerian Military Training College (now NDA) in 1963, subsequently becoming an officer in 1964.

His military career included serving as a member of the Armed Forces Ruling Council from 1985 to 1987 and as a member of the Supreme Military Council of Nigeria from 1983 to 1985 during Buhari’s military government. After voluntary retirement in 1990, he was appointed Minister of Culture and Social Welfare and later Minister of Sports and Youth Development.

In addition to his military career, General Kure pursued education and obtained degrees in Theology, eventually entering pastoral work after his retirement from the military.

Stay Updated With More News By Joining Our WhatsApp Group With The Link Below

https://chat.whatsapp.com/HbO11pwVPsL8tBHkSChpMe