Plane Crash: US, UK Condole With FG Over ‘Tremendous Loss’ Of Ibrahim Attahiru, Others

The governments of the United States and United Kingdom have issued separate condolence messages to the Federal Government of Nigeria over the death of Lt. Gen Ibrahim Attahiru and crew members following the crash of a military aircraft on Friday.

THE WHISTLER earlier reported that the Nigerian Air Force stated that the crash occurred near the Kaduna International Airport.

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Reacting to the development, the US government described the incident as tragic.

“We join Nigerians in mourning the tragic loss of life from today’s plane crash. The death of the Chief of @HQNigerianArmy Staff, Lt. Gen Ibrahim Attahiru is a tremendous loss to Nigeria, and his loved ones.

“During this difficult time across Nigeria when security and peace is so needed, we offer our deepest sympathy to the family of General Attahiru and to the families of all those who perished,” it tweeted on Friday.

On its part, the UK mission in Nigeria said it was, “profoundly shocked & saddened by this terrible news. Our deepest condolences to the family & friends of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, and all who so tragically lost their lives”

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Meanwhile, the burial of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and other senior officers who lost their lives will take place on Saturday.

The Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima listed the funeral arrangements as follows:

“It will commence at the National Mosque and National Christian Centre, Abuja by 1000hrs respectively.

“Consequently, the interment for the late COAS and 6 other senior officers will take place at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja today by 1300hrs.”

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