January 04, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of former Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral (Rtd) Ishaya Iko Ibrahim.
The former CNS had served as Flag Officer Commanding Naval Training Command and Naval Western Command before reaching the peak of his career.
The President, in a statement issued on Tuesday by Garba Shehu, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, joined friends and associates, particularly in the military hierarchy, in mourning the passing of the naval officer, “whose meritorious service to the nation continues to inspire many officers, leaving a sustained legacy of loyalty, patriotism and gallantry”.
President Buhari has also commiserated with the family and associates of former Head of the Directorate of Military Intelligence (DMI), Brig-Gen Ibrahim Sabo.
THEWILL had reported that the former DMI boss died on Saturday, January 1, 2022, in Isreal after a brief Illness
Buhari said his contributions to the security structure and operations will always be remembered, particularly playing a significant role in counseling leaders after his retirement.
He prayed that the Almighty God will receive the souls of the departed former military officers, and comfort their families.
