The remains of a former Chief of Army Staff, Chris Alli, were laid to rest at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mr Alli, a retired major general, who died at the age of 79 in Lagos on 19 November, was Nigeria’s 15th Chief of Army Staff from 1993 to 1994 under late Head of State, Sani Abacha. “For Maj.-Gen. Muhammad Chris Alli, his transition has exerted marvellous memories of a loving father, brother, uncle, colleague, comrade and confidant. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Taoreed Lagbaja, said the deceased had demonstrated passion and devotion to duty throughout his lifetime, which was characterised by love for country and service to humanity. “The late general served the Nigerian army, the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the nation exceptionally in various capacities, leaving his footprints on the sands of time.

Source: The Guardian December 20, 2023 17:08 UTC