The Former Chief of Army Staff, General Mohammed Inuwa Wushishi, is dead.
Late Gen. Wushishi died at a London based hospital, at the age of 81
He was Chief of Army Staff (COAS) from October 1981 to October 1983 during the Shehu Shagari administration.
Niger state Governor and Chairman North Central Governors Forum (NCGF) Abubakar Sani Bello has sympathized with the people of Wushishi Local government, Kontagora Emirate and the entire Nigerlites over the death of an elder statesman Gen. Mohammed Inuwa Wushishi (Rtd).
Governor Sani Bello in a condolence message, described late Gen. Wushishi as a perfect gentleman, Father, Soldier and an administrator of high ethics and impeccable morality.
The Chairman North Central Governors Forum said government and people of Niger State are indeed saddened by the demise of the Former Chief of Army staff who coordinated the activities of elder statesmen in the state over the years and made immense contributions to the peace, growth and development of the state and Nigeria as a whole.
The Governor in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary Mary Noel-Berje maintained that even after active service, late Gen. Wushishi continued to offer useful counsel that helped in the development of the society.
He said the death of Gen. Wushishi has created a vacuum that can only be filled by Allah pointing out that the society will miss his wise counsels which are most needed now in overcoming the numerous challenges that have bedevilled Nigeria in general.
The Chairman NCGF prayed Allah to forgive all the shortcomings of the deceased and grant him Aljahna Firdausi as well as give the entire people of the state and close associates the fortitude to bear the great loss.
“This loss is for all Nigerians considering the very many contributions the deceased has made in uniting the country as a soldier and ensuring its growth and development.
“His fatherly role to many was not in doubt, he will greatly be missed however, death is a path we all must follow. My prayers are with the immediate family members, all Nigerlites and indeed Nigerians”.
The state government in collaboration with the family is making arrangements for his funeral prayers.
