President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday joined the people and government of Plateau State in mourning Domkat Bali, who served the country as Minister of Defence.
He described the death as “the passing of an illustrious son and highly decorated retired military officer”
The President, who spoke with the wife of the deceased, Esther on Friday, also commiserated with other family members, friends and professional associates of the 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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President Buhari believes the records of bravery and patriotism of Domkat 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 President also constituted a delegation led by the Minister of Defence, Bashir Salihi Magashi 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.
