Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has commiserated with the family of Domkat Bali, over his death.
Domkat Bali, who served as minister of defence and member of the supreme military council between 1984 and 1985, and the armed forces ruling council of 1985 to 1990, died on Friday.
He was joint chief of staff between 1984 and 1985 when President Muhammadu Buhari was head of state.
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he octogenarian retired as a decorated military officer in 1990. In December 2010, he emerged as Ponzhi Tarok, paramount ruler of the Langtang in Plateau state.
Atiku taking to his official social media handle, he posted this message saying:
“Gen. Domkat Bali, former Minister of Defence, had a distinguished career as a soldier and administrator. His demise has robbed Nigeria of an experienced soldier and a statesman. He will be sorely missed. May his soul rest in peace.
On behalf of my family, I condole with his family and the people and government of Plateau State,” he said.