Kohima: Adinno Phizo died October 8, 2026, in Kohima after a short illness. She was 93 years old. Born November 14, 1932, Phizo led the Naga National Council starting in 1990. She held that position until she died.
Maj. Gen. Zekope Kreo, Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Government of Nagaland, issued a formal statement on the loss. He called her a visionary leader with indomitable courage. The FGN praised her uncompromising principles regarding the Naga national cause.
The FGN released a statement claiming that her "noble deeds, sacrifices, and legacy will forever be cherished and deeply honored." Officials described her death as an irreparable loss that leaves a void in the nation.
Kreo offered his condolences to the bereaved family on behalf of the Naga Army and the FGN. He prayed for the departed soul and asked for strength for those left behind.
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