The Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi, rtd, has condoled of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence Sabi’u Zakari on the death of his wife, describing death as inevitable and a leveler for all the creatures of Almighty Allah .
Magashi stated this while on condolence visit to the Gwarinpa, Abuja Residence of Zakari following the death of his wife, Hajia Aisha Zakari whose demise occurred on Sunday, June 7.
The Minister who prayed for the repose of her soul further said Aisha lived a fulfilled life.
He prayed Almighty Allah to grant the deceased an abode in Jannat and grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss. The Minister was accompanied on the condolence visit by Senior Military Officers, Directors and his personal aides. The children of the late Aisha were formally introduced to the Minister who urged them to emulate the exemplary life of their mother and sustain the legacies she left behind.