The Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Council of Traditional Rulers, Niger State, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar has said that the sacrifices by former Chief of Army Staff, General Muhammad Wushishi to the country would never be forgotten.
Describing him as a dutiful and committed soldier who served Nigeria passionately, Abubakar said the death of Wushishi was shocking, especially as the country was in dire need of his services at this critical time of the intense fight against insurgency and banditry.
“The death of the late Gen. Wushishi is a painful loss to the people of Niger State and the country, especially now that the country desires pious and trustworthy community leaders that would preach and dwell on things that can promote peace and tranquillity as well as foster the unity of the country.”
“The news of the death of the former COAS was received with great shock, adding that his death had created a wide vacuum that would be too difficult to fill.
“Wushishi had a rich military career and had held several command positions with distinction, an experience the country hoped to gain from as a former Army Chief. His death is a personal loss and very painful,” he said in a statement made available to The Nation.
The royal father urged the deceased family to sustain his good legacy.
