The Nigerian Army have revealed the number of people who died with the late Chief of Army Staff, Ibrahim Attahiru. According to the Nigerian Army, the plane crash claimed the lives of Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 others, including the crew.
The statement reads: “CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF, LT GEN IBRAHIM ATTAHIRU DIES IN AIR CRASH
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.
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.
Mohammed Yerima
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
21 May, 2021.”
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