Babangida's Deputy, Augustus Aikhomu Is Dead

(l) The late Augustus Aikhomu.

(l) The late Augustus Aikhomu.

Augustus Aikhomu, a naval admiral and former Chief of General Staff and Vice-President, during the military regime of Ibrahim Babangida is dead.

(l) The late Augustus Aikhomu.

The Vanguard online said associates of the retired military officer and politician confirmed the death in Lagos today after a protracted illness. His death today coincides with the 70th birthday of his former boss.

Admiral Aikhomu was a Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (G.C.O.N). and served as chief of naval staff in 1984.

More details later.

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