From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has sympathised with the Alli family and the Nigerian Army over the passing of former Chief of Army Staff, Major-General Chris Alli (retd), who died on Sunday.
According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu, noted that Alli was Chief of Army Staff from 1993 to 1994 when he retired from service.
He described the passing of the former COAS as a painful loss, saying he served his country faithfully.
“I condole with the Alli family and the Nigerian Army over the sad loss of the former Chief of Army Staff. He served his country with honour and retired meritoriously. May the Almighty God rest his soul and grant his family the fortitude to bear the huge void,” the President said.
He noted that Alli held other important positions in the Nigerian Army, such as Director of Military Intelligence (DMI), before his elevation to Chief of Army Staff, adding that he was a respected officer.