Late Abubakar Tsav
By DANIEL IORJA, Abuja –
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with government and people of Benue State over the passing of an illustrious son, Abubakar Tsav, who was a former Lagos State Commissioner of Police.
In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant (Media & Publicity), Garba Shehu on Tuesday, the President joined family members, friends and associates in mourning the retired police officer, “whose years in service continue to resonate with the discipline and focus he brought into security operations, particularly in Lagos State.”
President Buhari noted, with sadness, that the vociferous voice of Tsav, would be sorely missed, while acknowledging that his wise counsels to leaders in his state, and national level, especially on good governance were most timely and impactful.
“I feel very special about people like Tsav, who took great personal risks to defend me and my government in all situations and circumstances,’ President Buhari lamented.
He prayed for the repose of his soul, urging the family to find strength in his contributions to humanity.
Alhaji Tsav, who hailed from Vandeikya local government area of Benue state, died on Monday at the age of 82 at the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Makurdi, where he was receiving treatment after a protracted illness.
He has since been buried in accordance with the Islamic rites at the Makurdi Cemetery.
“It was his wish to be buried anywhere he answered the call of Allah,” his son, Sani, is quoted to have told newsmen.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Tsav, a former Federal Commissioner, Public Complaint Commission left behind his wife and six children.