Former Military President and Commander-in-Chief of Nigerian Armed Forces, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has expressed shock over the sudden death of Brigadier-General John Shagaya.
He equally extended his condolences to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai on the death of his father as well as the Nigerian media over the demise of veteran broadcaster, Late Mahmoon Baba Ahmed.
The former President’s condolence message, which he personally signed, read:
“I received with great shock the sudden demise of one of the brilliant retired military officers, General John Shagaya this Sunday from a ghastly motor accident.
Late General Shagaya, until his death has been an ardent supporter of the unity of Nigeria as a nation and a peace builder irrespective of ethnicism, tribalism and religious bigotry.
Equally, my condolences go to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.General Tukur Yusuf Buratai on the demise of his father a veteran of the Nigerian Army at the age of 103.
Similarly, I condole members of the Fourth Estate of the Realm over the demise of veteran broadcaster, Late Mahmoon Baba Ahmed who died at the age of 74.
My heartfelt condolences go to all their families, friends and well-wishers.
May Almighty God comfort their families for the irreparable losses.”
Signed:
General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida GCFR,
Former Military President & Commander-in-Chief of Nigerian Armed Forces
1 Uphill Drive, Minna
