CDS Gen Musa Buries Elder Brother, Describes Him As Humane Person

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa at the weekend buried his elder brother, Mr Timothy Musa Gwabin. 

The late Mr Timothy, who was the eldest member of the Musa family. had died at an Egyptian Hospital after a brief illness. 

Speaking at the All Saints Protestant Church, Mogadishu Cantonment , venue of the burial rites, General Musa said " The earth takes the body, God takes the soul; our minds holds the memories; our heart keeps the love, and our faith let's us know we will meet again. Truly, those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday; unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed and held so dear". 

According to a statement issued on Sunday 9 June 2024 by the 

Director Defence Information, Brigadier General, TUKUR Gusau, General Musa, described his brother as " a towering giant whose soft foot falls will remain Indelible in many hearts. 

According to him, Mr Timothy was a simple, amiable, genial, humane and gentle soul. 

He said his brother was a father everyone would craved for; a brother with a heart large enough to accommodate a city, and a friend one could run to and never fill disappointed. 

The CDS, also appreciated everyone "who took his time from yesterday , till this today to be with us in this very tying period. In life, we're used to celebrating; celebrating good things.

"Sometimes we tend to forget that there's always an end to this situation. And this is just one of it. But we give God the glory to thank him for the life of my brother, Timothy Musa Gwabin." 

He said that as a family, they will do their best to continue to sustain the family values as a team. 

He added "today is a Saturday, you could have been somewhere else, but you choose to be with us. We really appreciate that. We'll never take it for granted, So thank you very much."

"Nigeria is a great country. Wherever we are, please let's always say a prayer for our dear country to continue to strive". General Musa   said 

The officiating Minister, Reverend Father Mati preaching with the theme: " Set yourself in Order; Death is real" said the late Mr Timothy was a well respected person in the community. 

He added that no matter how well one lives, death is inevitable. 

He prayed for the repose of the departed. 

The statement noted that Mr Timothy Musa was born on 1 July 1963 and died on 1 June 2024. His love for children and passion for education saw him acquiring a National Certificate in Education from the Sokoto State College of Education. He worked for 35 years at the Sokoto State Education Board until his retirement. Late Mr Timothy Musa left behind Six children and Three siblings.

Among dignitaries who graced the burial are the representative of the Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigerian, His Excellency, Kashim Shetima, the former speaker, House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Yakubu Dogara, the Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Air Staff, immediate past Chief Of Army Staff, the drug law czar, Brigadier General Buba Marwa retired, traditional rulers, senior Military officers and other well meaning Nigerians.