Former GOC 82 Division Nigerian Army Dies

A former General Officer Commanding (GOC), Nigerian Army’s 82 Amour Division in Enugu and the 2 Mechanised Division in Ibadan, General Yohanna Yerima Kure (Rtd) has passed away at 84.

Kure, who was also the Director of Army Special Duties and Plans, passed away in Kaduna after a lengthy illness.

He was survived by his wife, siblings, many children, grandchildren and relatives.

Kure will be laid to rest on December 1 at Kurmin Musa, Kachia Local Government Area, Kaduna State, his hometown.