According to a close relative, the deceased has been hospitalized for close to a week for a kidney-related illness. He had a successful surgery in the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, UMTH, but gave up thereafter.
Late Yusufu left behind 14 children, including the army chief. He was also a military personnel, having been a non-commissioned officer in the West African Frontier Force.
The Nigerian Army disclosed this In statement by its spokesman, Brig. Gen. SK Usman on Friday.
It read:"Good morning all,
Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihirrajiun. This is to inform you of the passing away of the father of the Chief of Army Staff, Alhaji Yusuf Buratai this morning in Maiduguri."
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