The president, Muhammadu Buhari, has mourned the passing of Major-General R.I.D Isa, a former provost marshal of the Nigerian Army.
According to a statement by senior special assistant to the president on media, Buhari also commiserated with the family of the deceased, the government and people of Plateau State on the passing of their illustrious son.
The statement reads: “As a former Provost Marshall of the Nigerian Army and Director of Peacekeeping Operation, Defence headquarters, the President affirms that Major-General Isa made significant contributions in the successes and achievements of Nigerian contingents in several UN peacekeeping operations.
“President Buhari prays almighty Allah to comfort the family, friends and colleagues of the disciplined officer, who served the country at great personal risk and was never afraid to pay the supreme sacrifice.
“May his memory be a blessing to all who mourn.”
