By Augustine Ehikioya
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) , General Christopher Gwabin Musa has joined numerous well meaning Nigerians to condole with Our Nigeria News over the lost of its leading editor, Mr Lawrence Bilal Audu.
Audu died in his sleep on Thursday, 6 February, 2025.
The CDS, in a statement by Brigadier General, Tukur Gusau, Director Defence Information, and made available to Security Watch Africa (SWA), described the late Lawrence as an embodiment of hard work and committed to uplifting the practice of journalism in the country.
Amongst many of his qualities, the Defence Chief said is his steadfast in ensuring rules and ethics of journalism are followed and respected in the reportage of events at all times.
“It could be recalled that the Late Audu was a prolific and dedicated Defence Correspondent and as the Editor in Chief of the North East Star Magazine, his dexteriry and efficiency in the report of the crisis which engulfed the North East was commendable.”
The CDS said their path crossed when he was the Theatre Commander , OPERATION HADIN KAI in the North East.
He maintained that Mr Lawrence was a hard-working, patriotic, and dedicated journalist with a fine disposition.
General Musa also prayed for the Almighty to protect, provide, guide, and bless the family he left behind.
He called on members of the Our News Magazine to continue to emulate late Lawrence dexteriry and commitment to duty, particularly his penchant for the pursuit of adherence to the ethos of the profession.
