General Yohanna Yerima Kure (rtd), the former General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 82 Armour Division in Enugu and commander of the 2 Mechanized Division in Ibadan, has passed away.
General Kure, who also served as the Director of Army Special Duties and Plans, succumbed to a prolonged illness in Kaduna.
A distinguished military figure, General Kure played a pivotal role in leading the Army to suppress the Maitatsine fanatical group both in Kano in 1980 and Yola in 1982. His military career was marked by a commitment to national security and a firm resolve to address emerging threats.
Survived by his wife, siblings, numerous children, grandchildren, and relatives, General Y. Y. Kure’s funeral is scheduled for December 1, 2023, in his hometown, Kurmin Musa, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
A wake and service of songs in honor of General Kure will take place on November 29, 2023, at ECWA Church, Lemu Road, Tudun Wada, Kaduna, starting at 4 pm.
Born on April 2, 1939, into the esteemed royal family of Mallam Manchaik Kure and Mallama Tawok Kure in Kurmin Musa, Kachia LGA, Kaduna State, General Yohanna Yerima Kure’s legacy in the Nigerian military and his contributions to national security will be remembered by colleagues, family, and the nation at large.
