Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has described the news of the passing of Major General Abdullahi Mohammed (Rtd.) as shocking.

Saraki, in a statement he personally signed, said Nigeria had lost a patriot.

“Our country has lost a good soldier, administrator, intelligence officer, and patriot. He was a man whose skill and experience would have been useful to us at this critical period when the country is facing a security crisis.

“I commiserate with all Nigerians, the people of Kwara State, and the good people of Ilorin Emirate on the death of this eminent son.

“May Allah (SWT) admit him into Al Jannah Firdaus and grant his family the fortitude to bear the loss”,  Saraki said.