Alhaji Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday led a presidential delegation to the fidau prayer of Yusuf Buratai, father of Lt.- Gen. Tukur Buratai, Chief of Army Staff.
Newsmen report that hundreds of people attended the fidau prayer observed for the repose of the soul of the deceased.
Buratai, a World War II veteran, died in Maiduguri on Friday at the age of 106.
Kyari said that the visit was at the instance of President Muhammadu Buhari, to commiserate with the Buratai’s family and the people of Borno.
‘‘The President prayed Allah to comfort the family of the deceased. May Allah grant his soul eternal rest.’’
Gov. Kashim Shettima commended the gesture, adding that the visit by the presidential delegation for the second time was a testimony of President’s concern for the people of the state.
‘‘It also shows the bond of…
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