Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor has directed that an Accident Investigation Board be constituted to unravel the cause of the Military aircraft crash that claimed the life of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) Acting Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu who disclosed this in Abuja said “The unfortunate incident occurred after landing at the Kaduna International Airport due to inclement weather.

“It is with a heavy heart that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) regrets to announce that this evening at about 1800 Hours, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru in the company of his entourage, who were on official trip from Abuja to Kaduna, were involved in an air mishap.” 

He added that as they pray for the repose of the souls of the 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.

He said. “They wish to state that the Armed Forces of Nigeria remains resolute in combatting the security challenges bedevilling our nation. The sacrifices of our dearly departed heroes will not be in vain.“

Meanwhile, the CDS has urged all military personnel and their families to take heart and be condoled on this tragic loss.

The CDS also, “Reassures 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 continues to carry out its responsibilities.”He added.

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