Former Chief of Defence, Dogonrayo dies of stroke at 80
The former Nigerian Army Chief of Defence Staff,Lt General Joshua Dogonyaro(rtd) has been reported dead at the age of 80, following attack of stroke which necessitated the family to rush him to Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) having being sick.
Penpushing reports that, the death of Dogonrayo who was also a former Minister of Defence, was made known by his first son Joseph Dogonyaro, who explained that his father had been sick for sometime
“Daddy has been sick for some time until yesterday when he had a stroke and we rushed him to the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) for medical attention.Unfortunately, early this morning (Thursday), around 3.00 a.m. precisely, he breathed his last. His death comes as a rude shock to us as a family. We are going to miss his love and warmth as a grandfather, father, brother, uncle and supporter,” he said.
Penpushing further reports that, the bereaved son, who described the deceased as a General who was faithful and loyal to Nigeria, explained that the family would discuss the funeral arrangements soon.
“He was a general who had no bias mind as a detribalised Nigerian. He served this nation faithful and identified with all Nigerians and Africa as a continent. We and Nigerians are going to miss him having served humanity in this country and Africa as a whole’, he added.
Penpushing also reports that, the son confirmed that as at the time of filing this report, the corpse has since been deposited at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) mortuary.
The profile has it that Dogonyaro, a soldier and an administrator, was born on September 12, 1940 in Vom, Plateau State, though a native of Taroh in Langtang North Local Government Area and had his early education at Boys’ Secondary School, Gindiri, and thereafter, was enlisted in the Nigerian Army in 1964.
Penpushing further reports that,he was commissioned Second-Lieutenant in the Nigerian Army Armoured Corps, 1967; Officer Commanding, 1 Recce Squadron, NA, 1967-69; Quartermaster General, I Infantry Division (Main), N, 1969-70.
The late general became Chief Instructor and Adjutant, Rece Training School, NA, 1970 to 1972; Commanding Officer, I Recce Regiment, NA., 1972 to 1976,and was appointed Principal Staff Officer, Headquarters, Nigerian Army Armoured Corp, 1976 to 1977; Commanding Officer, 24 Armoured Brigade, NA., 1977-79.
Penpushing also reports that,between 1984 and 1985, he was made the Task Force Commanding Officer, 203 Armoured Battalion on the Peace-keeping Force in Chad; Director of Manning (Army), Army Headquarters, ‘A’ Branch, N.A and Director of Armoury, 1985.
The record showed that he was the General Officer Commanding 3 Armoured Division, N.A, Jos, 1985 to 1987; mm: Armed Forces Ruling Council(AFRC): 1985; General Officer Commanding 2nd Mechanised Division, N.A, Ibadan, 1987; promoted Major-General, 1988; Promoted Lt. General; former ECOMOG Commander; retired in 1993.
Penpushing reports that, the deceased also attended the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos and obtained National Institute (mni) in addition to the Staff College (Psc) and Forces Service Star (FSS).
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