The army headquarters has confirmed the passing of Maj Gen Chris Alli (retd.), a former Chief of Army Staff, who breathed his last at the Military Hospital, Lagos State, after battling an illness. This announcement was made on Sunday, followed by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja expressing heartfelt condolences.
Maj Gen Alli, who served as the ninth COAS from November 1993 until his retirement from active service in August 1994, had a storied career that began on 20th October 1967 when he joined the Nigerian Army as a member of the Emergency Short Service Combatant Course. His dedicated service spanned various roles, encompassing Staff, Instructional, and Command responsibilities. He notably held the position of Military Administrator of Plateau State during his tenure.
Born on 25th December 1944 in Koton Karfe, Kogi State, Gen Chris Alli made significant contributions during his time in the Nigerian Army, leaving an indelible mark on the institution and its operations.
Upon hearing the disheartening news of Maj Gen Alli’s passing, COAS Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja conveyed his deepest condolences to the Late former COAS’s family, friends, and colleagues. The army spokesperson, Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, issued a statement, expressing prayers for the repose of Maj Gen Alli’s soul and extending wishes for strength and solace to his bereaved family during this difficult time.
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