The remains of Former Chief of Army Staff, COAS Late General Chris Alli (Rtd) has finally been laid to rest at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja.
Earlier, a solemn service was held in honour of the former Army Chief who retired from service in 1994. Speaking immediately after the interment ceremony, Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru, represented by the Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Christopher Musa extol the qualities of the late former chief of Army staff, describing his demise as a big loss to the nation.
On his part, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja lauded the qualities of the departed former COAS, saying he served the nation with honour and dedication in various capacities, leaving enduring prints on the sands of time.
The funeral was attended by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, who represented President Bola Tinubu, former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi State and other top dignitaries. Late Gen. Mohammed Ali, (Rtd) died on the 19th of November 2023 after a brief illness.