Mallam Yusuf Buratai, the father of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai, is dead.He passed away in a hospital in Maiduguri.

The Nigerian Army disclosed this In statement by its spokesman, Brig. Gen. SK Usman to newsmen in Maiduguri on Friday.It read:"Good morning all, Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihirrajiun.

This is to inform you of the passing away of the father of the Chief of Army Staff, Alhaji Yusuf Buratai this morning in Maiduguri."Brig Gen. Usman said.Another source added that the deceased has been hospitalized for days before he passed on.

According to source of late army General had a successful surgery in the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, UMTH but gave up thereafter.Late Yusuf leaves behind 14 children, including the chief of army staff and many grandchildren.

He was also a military personality having been a non-commissioned officer in the West African Frontier Force.



source - Daily Trust

Rest in Peace

RIP

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Election is coming close,Blood Sacrifices must be done to ensure they win. I pray they don't see me, my family, relations and we'll wishers

RIP

What ever

are they not old enough.

ChangetheChange:


First it was Buhari's in law

Now Burutai's father

The gods are angry with Buhari and his cabal

ChangetheChange:


First it was Buhari's in law

Now Burutai's father

The gods are angry with Buharci and his cabal

So your father plans to live forever?

Many cowards in nairaland are only being held back from being murderers by their cowardice.

Inna Lilahi Waheena ilehin raji'un. May Allah accept his soul.

Accept my condolence Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai.