He was reportedly feared by his colleagues on the Defence Council due to his brutality, and by the rest of the army due to his great powers and close connection with President Amin.
وأُبلغ أنه كان يُخشى من زملائه في مجلس الدفاع بسبب وحشيته، ومن باقي الجيش بسبب سلطاته العظمى وعلاقته الوثيقة بالرئيس أمين.