Our Father Died after Protracted Illness, Says Malu’s Family

The family of the late former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Victor Malu (rtd),  has formally announced his death, disclosing that he passed on in Egypt, where he was flown to as part of treatment for an undisclosed ailment.

According to a statement signed by his son, Lt.Col. Tarumun Malu,  his father died after a “protracted illness.”
The spokesman of the family also expressed appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and former Senate President David Mark for the condolence messages issued on Monday.

The statement read in part: “Our father, General Malu lived a life of service to God and country.
“We will miss his fatherly love and affection, even as we believe he will always be remembered as a man that selflessly served his country in and out of the military.

“We would like to sincerely appreciate the outpour of condolences coming from different parts of the country.
“We most especially thank the President and Commander-in-Chief, Muhammadu Buhari for his heartfelt message to the family.
“We are thankful to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the former Senate President, Senator David Mark, for their words of condolence.

“We also are grateful to members of NDA Regular Course 3, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and all other associates, friends of the family and well-wishers who have shared in our  grief at this difficult time.”
Lt.Col. Malu stated that burial arrangements of the former army chief would be announced by the family in due course.