President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the people and government of Plateau State over the passing of former Minister of Defence, Gen. Domkat Bali.
Buhari described him as an illustrious son and highly decorated retired military officer.
In a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, the president was said to have spoken with the wife of the deceased, Esther, on Friday.
He also commiserated with other family members, friends and professional associates of the former member of the Supreme Military Council and Armed Forces Ruling Council.
President Buhari said he believed the records of bravery and patriotism of Gen. Bali, the Ponzhi Tarok, would continue to inspire young military officers, while the foundation he laid in all the commands he headed would always be remembered.
The president was said to have also constituted a delegation led by the Minister of Defence, Maj-Gen. Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) to visit the family, and commiserate with government and people of the state over the loss.
President Buhari prays that the Almighty God would receive the soul of the departed and comfort his family.
