Buhari condoles with ex-IGP, Musiliu Smith, over wife’s death

Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in Abuja prayed God to comfort former Inspector General of Police and Chairman, Police Service Commission, Alhaji Musiliu Smith, on the loss of his wife, Ariat.

In a condolence message released by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, the president urged Smith, his family, relations and friends to take heart at the passage of a dutiful wife and mother, trusting that she had returned to her Maker after a worthy life.

“As human beings, it will naturally be painful. But our trust in Almighty Allah is unshaken, and it is from Him we come, and to Him we return.

”Please be comforted,” the president added.

Alsp Bola Tinubu, National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), on Saturday commiserated with former Inspector-General of Police, Musiliu Smith, over the demise of his wife, Alhaja Ariat Smith.

Tinubu, in a condolence message by his media adviser, Tunde Rahman, described the late Alhaja Smith as a diligent woman, dependable wife and doting mother to her children.

Alhaja Smith died on Friday at the age of 69 and her remains have been buried in accordance with Muslim rites.

The APC leader said: “Alhaja Smith was a devout Muslim who will be remembered for her life of service to Allah and humanity.

He prayed Allah comfort the former I.G and the children.

“I pray that Allah forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, reward her good deeds and grant her Aljanna Firdaus,” he said (NAN)