Mother of late Major General Mohammed Idris Alkali, Hajiya Halima Alkali Umaru is dead.
She died in the early hours of Thursday at the age of 101 at her Potiskum home town.
A statement by a family source said: “While we appreciate the Almighty God Allah for sparing her life thus far, we must confess that we will sorely miss her counsel, motherly role and impact on the lives of her children and the grandchildren.
“She’s survived by children and many grandchildren. A very religious, principled and disciplined mother.”
Late Major General Mohammed Idris Alkali was the former Chief of Administration of the Nigerian Army.
Retired General Alkali was declared missing since September, 3rd 2018 and later found killed and cannibalised in Dura Du, Jos, Plateau State.
His killers are yet to be brought to justice.
She has since been buried in Potiskum according to Islamic rites.
