By Our Reporter
Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his heartfelt condolence to the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Magaji Bichi, over the demise of his mother, Hajiya Kareematu Abubakar Bichi.
The condolence message was contained in a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, made available to newsmen in Abuja.
Garba quoted President Buhari as describing the deceased as “an important and community leader’’.
In a tribute to the late community leader and matriarch, who died at the age of 96 in Bichi, Kano State, the President said: “I am deeply touched by the passing away of Hajiya Kareematu, an important family and community leader.
“She will be remembered for her untiring efforts to unite the family and promote peace in her community.”
President Buhari prayed that almighty Allah would receive Hajiya Bichi’s soul and grant family and friends the fortitude to bear the loss.
