The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has announced the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru who died in an air mishap on Friday 21,2021 alongisde his entourage, who were on official trip from Abuja to Kaduna,
The unfortunate incident occurred after landing at the Kaduna International Airport due to inclement weather. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Lucky Irabor has therefore directed that an Accident Investigation Board be constituted to unravel the immediate and remote cause(s) of the unfortunate accident.
“As we pray for the repose of the souls of our gallant and committed Chief of Army Staff and other personnel on board with him, the AFN solicits the support and understanding of all Nigerians in the face of this tragic incident. We wish to state that the Armed Forces of Nigeria remains resolute in combatting the security challenges bedeviling our nation. The sacrifices of our dearly departed heroes will not be in vain”. Armed forces said.
Meanwhile, the CDS has urged all military personnel and their families to take heart and be condoled on this tragic loss. The CDS also reassured all Nigerians of the commitment and loyalty of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to the Constitution and Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as it continue to carry out its responsibilities.
