Army Confirms Attahiru, 10 Others Died In Plane Crash

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the unfortunate demise of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru.

The COAS and 10 others died when a plane crash conveying them crashed in Kaduna on Friday.

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The army said, “The Nigerian Army regrets to announce the passing away of its Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru.

“The sad event occurred following an air crash in Kaduna which also claimed the lives of 10 other officers including the crew,” it said in a statement issued by its spokesman, Mohammed Yerima.

The army, however, said that details of the incident and burial arrangements would be communicated soon.

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