Nigerian Army and Retired Lt. Gen. Buratai Mourn the Passing of Former Military Finance Chief, Ezra Jakko

According to Daily Post Nigeria, the Nigerian Army, led by retired Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, is currently in mourning following the death of Maj.-Gen. Ezra Jakko, a former Chief of Accounts and Budget for the Army. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, represented by Maj.-Gen. Taofik Sidick, Chief of Accounts and Budget, Army, described Jakko as a distinguished officer who served the Nigerian military with dedication and integrity during his tenure. The news was first reported by Daily Post Nigeria on September 23, 2026, though no cause of death has been disclosed. The loss of Maj.-Gen. Ezra Jakko is being felt deeply within the ranks of the Nigerian Army, with many expressing their condolences and paying tribute to his long and distinguished career.