Late retired Maj-Gen. Tunde Idiagbon has been remembered by President Muhammadu Buhari for his Uncommon loyalty and courage.
Igbere TV recalls that Idiagbon was Buhari’s number two man in government.
Going down memory lane on Sunday when he hosted his former staff, Buhari said: “Idiagbon was in Saudi Arabia, performing the hajj, when we were removed. The Saudi king said the coup was not just against us, but also against him, since Idiagbon was praying with him.
“He asked him to send for his family to join him in Saudi until it was clear where I was. Idiagbon said no, I want to go back, Your Majesty. If they kill him, let them kill me also.
“He joined the next flight and came back. I think there’s no way you can describe such loyalty, such courage. May his soul rest in perfect peace.’’
Idiagbon served as chief of staff at Supreme Headquarters under the military regime of Buhari from 1983 to 1985.
He died on 24 March 1999.
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