Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
The Nigerian military has again, been thrown into mourning following the death of the former Director, Defence Media Operations, Major-General Bernard Onyeuko (rtd).
Gen. Onyeuko died Saturday, August 26, in Abuja.
According to sources the ex-General died at an undisclosed hospital in Abuja where he was admitted after complaining of cold.
Ikengaonline reports that Gen. Onyeuko retired recently as Director of Procurement, Defence Headquarters, following the appointment of a new CDS and Service Chiefs.
He was a member of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Course 38 Regular intake.
Onyeuko served as the pioneer Deputy Director, Defence Media Operations, as a Brigadier-General.
He was then promoted to the rank of Major-General and made the substantive Director by the former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor.
