Army ‘regrets’ COAS Attahiru’s death, to announce burial plans soon

THE Nigerian Army has expressed regret over the death of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru.

The Army made this known late on Friday, promising to give more details on the circumstances that led to his death and 10 others.

It also vowed to reveal his burial arrangements soon.

The statement signed by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, reads;

“The Nigerian Army regrets to announce the passing away of its Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru. The sad event occurred following an air crash in Kaduna which also claimed the lives of 10 other officers including the crew.

“The COAS was enroute Kaduna from Abuja on Friday, 21 May, 2021 when the unfortunate incident happened.

“Details of the sad incident and burial arrangements will be communicated soon”.