• Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of Rear Admiral Musa Katagum, Chief of Naval Operations of the Nigerian Navy.

• He died on Thursday after a prolonged illness. He was receiving treatment in Egypt. He was buried according to Islamic rites.

• The condolence message came through his adviser Bayo Onanuga. The President described the loss as a major blow to the Navy and the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

• Katagum held key roles, including Director of Presidential Communication at the Command and Control Centre and Chief of Intelligence of the Navy.

• He was appointed Chief of Naval Operations in November 2025.

• He focused on operational readiness, intelligence coordination, and mentoring junior officers.

• His death creates a leadership gap at senior naval command level while succession processes are expected to follow.

• You can share verified updates and respectful tributes to honour his service and contributions to national security.