Dogonyaro a thoroughbred soldier — Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday described the late former Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Joshua Dogonyaro, as a thoroughbred soldier who had professionally distinguished himself in the course of his military career.

Buhari, in a statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, said Dogonyaro’s death was a great loss not only to the Nigerian military, but also to the country because of his patriotic sacrifices in defence of its unity and territorial integrity.

“The death of Dogonyaro comes as a great shock to me because as a soldier, I know what it means to lose such an officer and a gentleman who gave his best in the service of the country.”

Buhari also extended condolences to the government and people of Plateau State on the passing of “this legendary general”.