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Aisha Buhari sympathizes with families of late COAS, others in Abuja

The wife of the President of Nigeria and the First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, has sympathized with the family of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 others died in a plane crash on Friday in Kaduna. 

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Aisha Buhari sympathizes with families of late COAS, others in Abuja

The wife of the President of Nigeria and the First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, has sympathized with the family of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 others died in a plane crash on Friday in Kaduna.

In a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, the Special Assistant to the First Lady on Media, Mr. Aliyu Abdullahi confirmed the development.

Moreso, she offered her sympathy when she led members of the immediate first family, friends, and well-wishers to the residence of the deceased Army Chief.

Furthermore, in her emotional-laden mood, Mrs. Buhari said the deceased and his colleagues died as heroes and would forever remain in her mind and the minds of Nigerians.

She also commended their contribution so far in the fight against insurgency in the country.

Recall that it was reported that the late Chief of Army Staff died alongside his colleagues, Brig.-Gen. M.I Abdulkadir, Brig.-Gen. Olayinka, Brig.-Gen. Kukiya, Maj. L.A Hayat, Maj. Hamza, Sgt. Umar.

Others are Flight Lt T.O ASANIYI, Flight Lt. A. A Olufade, Sgt. Adesina and ACM Oyedepo.

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