JUST IN: Buhari loses personal bodyguard to diabetes

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (Retd.), has lost his personal bodyguard, Warrant Officer, Lawal Mato, on Tuesday morning.

This comes after the president's Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari, died as a result of the deadly coronavirus laser Friday.

The news of Mato's death was announced by the president's personal assistant on new media, Bashir Ahmad, on his official Twitter handle.

"After three years of struggling with diabetes, one of President @MBuhari’s personal bodyguards, Warrant Officer, Lawal Mato has passed away, earlier today. Mr. Mato had been working with the President for many years before he won the 2015 elections.

"President Buhari describes WO Mato as “very thorough, trustworthy and dependable soldier who carried out his duty with diligence and focus,” and prayed that Allah will ease his passage to paradise and grant his family, govt and people of Jigawa the fortitude to bear the loss."