President Buhari Reacts As General Aboki Dies

A former Director of Military Intelligence (DMI) and Minister of Communications, Social Development, Youths and Sports, Brigadier-General Ahmed Abdullahi Aboki (rtd) has died.

Reacting to Aboki’s death in a statement signed by Garba Shehu and made available to newsmen on Saturday, President Muhammadu Buhari expressed sadness over the death of the former Military Governor of Kwara State.

Buhari condoled with the family and friends of the former Military administrator and the government and people of Nasarawa State.

He noted the contributions of the All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart to the achievements of the governing party in both the state and the national levels.

The president also recalled the distinguished career and contributions to national development of the one-time DMI, Minister of Communications, Social Development, Youth and Sports.

Buhari urged all those mourning Gen. Aboki to take consolation in the knowledge that he served his country and community admirably.

“As the body of Gen. Aboki goes home today, the President prays that God will comfort the family and all those mourning the late military officer and seasoned politician, and grant his amiable and gentle soul Paradise,” the statement said.