Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has described as sad and devastating the demise of former Commissioner of Police , Lagos State, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav .
Mark reacted to the death of Tsav, in a statement issued today by his media adviser, Paul Mumeh.
The former Senate President noted that Benue State and indeed Nigeria had lost a fearless, patriotic and outspoken elder statesman who was integrity personified .
He stated: “Tsav until his demise never compromised his integrity and forthrightness. He never shied away from speaking the truth no matter whose ox was gored . He was one of the best and fertile minds in the Nigeria Police Force”.
Through his works and actions, he added that Tsav displayed strong character and truly endeared himself positively to all who came across him.
According Senator Mark: “Tsav was one elder-statesmen who was passionate about the welfare and wellbeing of ordinary Nigerian. He continued to demonstrate this attribute even after his retirement from public service“.
Senator Mark noted that Tsav was a consummate Officer and administrator who radiated brilliance, competence and capacity in all his endeavours.
“His death at this time is one too many . It reminds one of the painful reality of the temporary and indeed the transient nature of human existence”, he stated.
Painful as his death is, Senator Mark maintained that Tsav Left a legacy of hard work, honesty and patriotism to his fatherland .
He told the government and good people of Benue State especially the immediate family of the deceased to take solace in the fact that Tsav lived an eventful and accomplished life worthy of emulation.
