President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sympathy with the Alli family and the Nigerian Army over the passing of former Chief of Army Staff, Major General Chris Alli (rtd).
General Alli, who who died on Sunday in Lagos, was Chief of Army Staff from November 1993 to August 1994 when he retired from service.
According to a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu described the passing of the former Chief of Army Staff as “a painful loss,” saying he served his country faithfully.
“I condole with the Alli family and the Nigerian Army over the sad loss of the former Chief of Army Staff. He served his country with honour and retired meritoriously. May the Almighty God rest his soul and grant his family the fortitude to bear the huge void,” the President says.
The statement added that “Major-General Alli held other important positions in the Nigerian Army, such as Director of Military Intelligence (DMI), before his elevation to Chief of Army Staff. He was a respected officer.”
