President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of Muhammadu Gambo Jimeta, a one-time Inspector General of Police whose death was announced Thursday evening.
This was contained in a statement issued by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu.
Solacebase reports that Muhammadu Gambo Jimeta who served as Inspector General of Police between 1986 and 1989, died in Abuja after a protracted illness
The statement read,’’ Conveying the condolences of his family and that of the government and people of Nigeria, the President describes the late crack police detective as “a man of great courage, intellect and a true Nigerian Statesman,” adding that “Today, Nigeria lost a great son. He lived for the nation and served with all his strength.”
“May Allah bless his soul and give fortitude to the bereaved family, the government and people of Adamawa State to bear this irreparable loss,” President Buhari prays.
