Dr Abubakar Saraki, Ex governor of Kwara State and Former Senate President has mourned the demise of a former Chief of Staff to ex-Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Yar’Adua, late Major General Abdullahi Mohammed, sequel to his demise at the age of 86.
Major General Abdullahi Mohammed, an indigene of Kwara State was described by the former Senate President as a great soldier, administrator, and patriot who served Nigeria with integrity and excellence.
Via a statement released by Senator Saraki’s media office in Abuja, he described the late General as a man who made an indelible mark on the country through his service both as a military personnel and a civilian.
”Our country has missed a good soldier, administrator, intelligence officer, and patriot. He was a man whose skill and experience would have been useful to us at this critical period when the country is facing a security crisis.
“I commiserate with all Nigerians, the people of Kwara State, and the good people of Ilorin emirate on the death of this eminent son.
“May Allah (SWT) admit him into aljannah Firdaus and grant his family the fortitude to bear the loss,” Saraki stated.