Muhammadu Buhari.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday commiserated with
the people and government of Plateau State over the passing of
highly-decorated retired military officer and former Minister of
Defence, Gen. Domkat Bali.
The President’s condolence was contained in a statement signed
by spokesman Garba Shehu.
According to the statement, Buhari spoke with the deceased’s
wife, Esther on Friday.
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“President Buhari believes the records of bravery and patriotism
of Gen. Bali, the Ponzhi Tarok, will continue to inspire young
military officers, while the foundation he laid in all the commands
he headed will always be remembered,” the statement said.
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“The President has also constituted a delegation led by the
Minister of Defence, Maj-Gen. Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) to visit
the family, and condole with government and people of the state
over the loss.
“President Buhari prays that the almighty God will receive the
soul of the departed and comfort his family.”
Bali was a former member of the Supreme Military Council and
Armed Forces Ruling Council, after rising through the ranks, with a
distinguished military career, reaching the peak as Chief of
Defence Staff.
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