PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has lost Buhari Nalado Sandamu, a personal staff, served him and his family for more than 30 years.
A statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity) described the deceased as “a loyal and honest staff.”
It quoted the President as saying that “I have lost a good and honest caretaker,’’ adding that the President offered prayers for the repose of his housekeeper, who it said was better known as “Commander.’’
“I have lost a prudent and a wonderful custodian who did so well taking care of my country home in Daura. May Allah bless his soul and give strength to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss, Ameen,” President Buhari added.
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The statement said the President has sent a delegation to the family of the bereaved in Sandamu Local Government Area, Katsina, comprising Senior Special Assistant, Domestic and Household Matters, Sarki Abba, Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu and State Chief of Protocol, Amb. Lawal Kazaure.
The President’s Housekeeper, Saleh Yuguda, was also on the delegation that visited the family of the bereaved.
“Commander died at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano on Monday,” the statement added.
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