By Damilare Adeleye

Former Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi (retd.), has reportedly passed away.

The former Military chief died early Sunday morning following a brief illness at his residence in Abuja.

The Director Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Tukur Gusau, confirmed the development in a message issued on Sunday.

He said, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. With deep sorrow, I announce the death of Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi (retd.), a former Chief of Defence Staff (1999-2003). He passed on in Abuja in the early hours of today.”

Admiral Ogohi, who had been ill for some weeks, succumbed to his condition, leaving behind a legacy of distinguished service to the nation.

Ogohi hailed from Okura in Lafia, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State.

He was the first naval officer to become Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria from 1999 to 2003 and the first Naval Officer to reach four-star rank in the Nigerian military during the civilian administration of Nigeria.