Former Minister of Defence, General Domkat Bali (Rtd) died yesterday at the age of 80.

Bali served as Minister of Defence and member of the Supreme Military Council between 1984 and 1985, and the Armed Forces Ruling Council of 1985 to 1990.

He was Joint Chief of Staff between 1984 and 1985 when President Muhammadu Buhari was Head of State.
The octogenarian retired as a decorated military officer in 1990. In December 2010, he emerged as Ponzhi Tarok, paramount ruler of Langtang in Plateau State.

President Buhari yesterday swiftly condoled with the people and government of Plateau State over the passing of the highly decorated retired military officer.

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