 President Mohamed Bahari has expressed sadness over the death of former Chief of Defence staff, retired Lieutenant General Joshua Dogoyaru. The President made his feelings known in a statement by his spokesperson Malam Garabashehu Ina Buja on Thursday. He described the demise of Dogoyaru as a great loss not only to the Nigerian military, but also to the country because of his patriotic sacrifices in defence of its unity and territorial integrity. Bahari also extended deepest condolences to the government and people of Plato State on the passing of this legendary general. He prayed Almighty God to bless the soul of the departed and grant his family the fortitude to bear the loss.