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Major General Raphael Ishaku Deshi Isa (Rtd) was a distinguished senior officer of the Nigerian Army who served as both the Director of Army Public Relations (DAPR) and later the Provost Marshal of the Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police. He passed away in June 2021. He was the director of Army Public Relations (DAPR) and served as the chief spokesman for the Nigerian Army until February 2012, managing the force’s public profile and media relations during critical operational periods.
Following a major military restructuring in February 2012, he was redeployed to serve as the Provost Marshal, heading the Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police.
He served as the Director of Peacekeeping Operations at Defence Headquarters and made significant contributions to the success of Nigerian military contingents across multiple United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions.
Major General Raphael Isa hailed from Dawaki in the Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria, and belonged to the Ngas ethnic group.
Following his death, former President Muhammadu Buhari and various community leaders extended high-profile condolences, praising his gallantry and devotion to national unity. He was laid to rest with full military honours on July 9, 2021, in his hometown of Dawaki.
May the soul of nde rest in peace and may his selfless service to Nigeria and humanity motivate us to do greater things for plateau State