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  • BREAKING: Maj Gen Farouk Yahaya assumes command as 22nd COAS [LIVE VIDEO]

    BREAKING: Maj Gen Farouk Yahaya assumes command as 22nd COAS [LIVE VIDEO]

    Major General Farouk Yahaya on Friday has assumed command as Nigeria’s 22nd Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at the army headquarters in Abuja, the federal capital territory (FCT).

     

    MAJOR GENERAL FARUK YAHAYA ASSUMES COMMAND AS THE 22ND CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF AT ARMY HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA.

    Posted by HQ Nigerian Army on Friday, 28 May 2021

    President Muhammadu Buhari had on Thursday approved the appointment of Yahaya following the death of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru in a place crash on May 21 in Kaduna.

    The new COAS was until his appointment, the Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai, the military counter-insurgency operation in the North East.

    Yahaya had earlier visited the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor before coming to Army Headquarters for the taking over ceremony.

    He was received at AHQ by the Chief of Policy and Plan, Maj.-Gen. Ben Ahanotu, who also briefed him before proceeding to assume office.

    The COAS however asked for a minute silence in honour of the late Attabiru and other officers who died with him, after which he asked journalists to leave the hall for closed door meeting with officers.

    He did not make any make any public statement before departing Army Headquarters.

    The new COAS, was born on Jan. 5, 1966 in Sifawa, Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto state.

    Gen Yahaya who is a member of the 37 Regular Course of the prestigious Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), started his cadet training on Sept. 27, 1985 and was commissioned into the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps on Sept. 22, 1990.

    He held several appointments including Staff, Instructional and Command.

    Notable among the appointments held by the new COAS are Garrison Commander Headquarters Guards Brigade, Directing Staff at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Deputy Director Army Headquarters Department of Military Secretary, Deputy Director Army Research and Development and the Chief of Staff, Headquarters Joint Task Force Operation Pulo Shield.

    He also served as the Principal General Staff Officer (PGSO) to the Minister of Defence, the Commander, Headquarters 4 Brigade and 29 Task Force Brigade (Operation Zaman Lafiya).

    He was also Director Manpower at the Army Headquarters, Military Secretary, Army Headquarters and General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division of the Nigerian Army.

    Until his appointment as the COAS, Maj Gen Faruk Yahaya was the Theatre Commander Operation HADIN KAI, responsible for Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency operations in North East Nigeria.

    The new COAS is a holder of several honours and awards, some of which include, Forces Service Star, Meritorious Service Star, Distinguished Service Star, Grand Service Star, Passed staff course (Dagger), National DefenceCourse (Chile), Economic Community of West Africa State Monitoring Group Medal, Command Medal, Field Command Medal, General Operations Medal, Silver Jubilee Medal and Golden Jubilee Medal.

    He is married and blessed with children.

  • New Chief of Army Staff pays last respect to late Attahiru [PHOTO]

    New Chief of Army Staff pays last respect to late Attahiru [PHOTO]

    Newly appointed Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Farouk Yahaya has paid last respect to the late former COAS, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Major General Yahaya paid his respect to late Lt Gen Attahiru on Friday after signing the condolence register at HQ Theatre Command of Operation HADIN KAI, Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri, Borno State.

    Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday appointed Major General Yahaya to replace Attahiru, after the former COAS died in an air mishap.

  • COAS death: Only God can wipe my tears, says Asaniyi, late pilot’s father

    COAS death: Only God can wipe my tears, says Asaniyi, late pilot’s father

    Mr Asaniyi Rufus, father of the late 29-year-old pilot, Asaniyi Taiwo, who flew the crashed military plane has said that only God can console him and members of his family over the demise of his son.

    According to reports,the crash, which occurred on May 21 in Kaduna, claimed the lives of Chief of Army of Staff (COAS) and 10 other officers.

    Speaking with NAN at his Ibadan residence on Monday, the 62-year-old father of the late pilot, who betrayed emotion repeatedly, lamented the death of his son.

    “I struggled to ensure that my children have the best. I did farming for 32 years to support my teaching job, just to ensure that my children have the best of education.

    “Since my retirement in 2019, Taiwo has been the one sustaining my family. All the responsibilities of the family had been on his shoulder, being the first male child.

    “He was a blessing to us and our extended family. I had thought that the chain of hardship had been broken, but God took him away,” the bereaved father said.

    Asaniyi appealed to the Federal Government to help find jobs for his late son’s siblings so that he would not die thinking of him.

    “Taiwo’s twin sister is a graduate but she has not secured a job and so are his other siblings too.

    “Nothing can be compared with the sacrifices that I and my wife had made for our children and we had thought that Taiwo would be of help to the family.

    “I want to appeal to government to please help me find jobs for them because God has taken my beloved Taiwo away,” he said, sobbing uncontrollably.

    The deceased’s mother, Mrs Rachael Asaniyi, 59, who could barely speak, also appealed for government’s assistance.

    “My heartbeat has gone. It is only God who can console the family.

    “I am a teacher due for retirement in February 2022. Taiwo was my son and my friend. Nowm he is gone and gone forever.

    “I don’t know what to say or do now, but have put everything in the hands of God,’ she said, crying profusely.

    Also speaking, the eldest child of the family, Mrs Oluwatoyin Olaoye, who spoke highly of her late brother, said that the family has taken solace in the fact that he lived a fulfilled life.

    “Just a day to the incident, he called me that I should get the list of things sent by our in-laws for his marriage and that I should put costs on them and get back to him.

    “He also told me that the military had asked him to proceed on a course in the United Kingdom with effect from June 12.

    “My brother was exceptionally brilliant; he was the shining light of both our nuclear and extended family, but God knows best,” she said.

    In their separate remarks, Miss Kehinde Asaniyi and Taiwo Asaniyi, the immediate younger brother and sister of the late pilot, were full of praises for their brother.

    “Our first child is Toyin; the late Taiwo and Kehinde, who is Abuja for the burial rite, as requested by the Federal Government, are the second born.

    “My twin brother, Taiwo and I are the last born of the family. I studied Applied Geology and our brother had promised to help me get a foreign university admission for my master degree, because I have won some scholarships already.

    “From when I woke up on Friday till when I heard the news, I was very moody, for no reason.

    “I slept briefly in the afternoon and dreamt that my life support was removed by God. I quickly prayed and hoped nothing untoward would happen; not until when I was told that my best friend and brother was involved in a crash.

    “It is not possible for me express how I have been feeling since Friday when I first heard the news from the whatsapp status of my late brother’s friend.

    “It has been extremely difficult because: how do you move from planning for his marriage soon to mourning him?” she said.

    NAN reports that the atmosphere at the residence of the Asaniyis was very pensive, depicting the mood of the moment.

    NAN also noticed the presence of some family members and friends, who had come to commiserate with the bereaved.

  • Late COAS excellent partner in the fight against insecurity – IGP

    Late COAS excellent partner in the fight against insecurity – IGP

    The Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr Usman Baba, has described the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, as “an excellent partner in the fight against insecurity”.

    A statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr Frank Mba, quoted Baba as saying that Attahiru’s demise was particularly painful because he died while on a patriotic mission.

    “He was on a mission to advance the cause of peace and save the lives of others.

    “The late COAS was an exceptional military strategist, a friend of inestimable value, and an excellent partner in the ongoing fight against insurgency and other security challenges.

    “He represented the best in the military tradition of courage, forthrightness, discipline, professional excellence, passion for national service and strategic leadership.

    “This is in addition to the reality that he left a nation he so much loved at a time his experience and services were most critical to nation’s stability,” he lamented.

    Baba said that the death of Attahiru was most painful because the incident also took other highly loyal, promising and professionally excellent officers, whose lights were eternally dimmed in the ill-fated flight.

    He condoled with President Muhammadu Buhari, the Nigeria Armed Forces as well as families and friends of the late COAS, other military officers and the crew, who died in the air disaster.

    He urged members of the Armed Forces, particularly the officers and men of the Nigeria Army, not to allow the tragic incident to dampen their morale.

    Baba also urged them to remain focused in the collective effort toward restoring law and order in the country.

    “That will be the most befitting honour that could collectively be given to the late Army General and the other fallen heroes,” the statement said.

  • Late Attahiru was at the verge of making the Nation proud – Buratai

    Late Attahiru was at the verge of making the Nation proud – Buratai

    Immediate past Chief of Army Staff and Ambassador Designate, retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, says the late Chief of Army Staff was at the verge of making the nation proud before his tragic end.

    Buratai in his tribute to late Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, said he was making tremendous progress in the counterinsurgency and counterterrorism efforts when the tragedy occurred.

    He described the incident as tragic to all Nigerians and peace-loving people, adding that Attahiru and the officers that died with him were top-level officers whose records of service were meritorious.

    According to him, this unfortunate incident deeply saddens me as it robbed us of the services of the Chief of Army Staff who had left no one in doubt as regards his determination to succeed in the various military operations across the country.

    “He was at the verge of making the nation proud in the counterinsurgency and counterterrorism efforts when this tragedy occurred. I do not doubt his ability as he had served under me in various capacities and was well grounded for the job with active support and collaboration of his colleagues.

    “I was deeply shocked and saddened by the news of the passing away of my immediate successor, Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, the Acting Chief of Military Intelligence, Acting Provost Marshal (Army), his Chief of Staff, the Aide-de-Camp and the Acting Deputy Director Finance in the office of the COAS, his Orderly, as well as the pilots and crew in an air crash on May 21 at Kaduna Airport.

    “I would like to, on behalf of my family, reiterate my deepest sympathy and condolences to the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigeria, the families of the deceased, the Honourable Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of Air Staff, gallant officers, soldiers and airmen of the Armed Forces of Nigeria over the passing away of these courageous, loyal and patriotic Nigerians in line of duty,” he said.

    Buratai however, urged the armed forces to close ranks and make sure that the legacy of the officers lives on by consolidating on the gains made in the various operations.

    According to him, they gave their lives in the line of duty and patriotic service to the nation.

    “My thoughts and prayers are with the families of these great heroes. May the Almighty Allah grant them eternal rest,” he said.

  • Gbajabiamila, Governors, others pay tributes to late COAS Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru

    Gbajabiamila, Governors, others pay tributes to late COAS Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru

    An avalanche of tributes were paid to former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru and ten others who died in an air crash in Kaduna on Friday.

    According to an army statement confirming the death, the ex-COAS was en-route Kaduna from Abuja when the unfortunate incident happened.

    “The Nigerian Army regrets to announce the passing away of its Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru,” the statement, signed by army spokesman, Brigadier-General Ibrahim Yerima, said.

    “The sad event occurred following an air crash in Kaduna which also claimed the lives of 10 other officers including the crew.”

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari had earlier in statement described the COAS’ death ‘sad and sorrowful’.

    “President Muhammadu Buhari is deeply saddened over the air crash that claimed the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, and other military officers,” a statement signed by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, said.

    Nigeria lost a dedicated officer – Gbajabiamila

    The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, said the death of the Army Chief was unfortunate coming at a time that the Nigerian military was finding solutions to the security challenges in the country.

    In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Lanre Lasisi, Gbajabiamila said having taken over from the immediate past Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, a couple of months ago, Attahiru has shown a lot of commitment in tackling the security situation in the country.

    Gbajabiamila, who said he had a few meetings with Attahiru in search of solutions to the challenges, noted that the late Army Chief came across as a core professional officer.

    He said the Nigerian military, especially the Nigeria Army, has lost a dedicated and committed senior officer whose services to fatherland will be sorely missed.

    ‘Highly Pained’ – Governor Lalong

    The Northern Governors Forum, in a statement signed by the office of its Chairman and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, said it was distressed over the sad incident.

    Lalong said this is another sad day in the history of the nation as it has lost patriotic Nigerians who gave their lives to the defence of the territorial integrity of the country, and also ensuring that its citizens live in peace and security.

    “Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru was a committed soldier whose passion for defending Nigeria was very clear throughout his military career even before his appointment as the Chief of Army Staff,” he said.

    “Since his appointment, we have engaged him as Northern Governors Forum and individually as Governors towards enhancing the security and safety of our States, region and the nation at large.

    “Within the few months he held sway, we have seen improvements and high resolve to bringing an end to insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities.

    “We had been working on consolidating this before this tragic incident that took his life and that of others working with him. We are highly shocked and pained.”

    Lalong while condoling with the the President and Commander in Chief Muhammadu Buhari, the Nigerian Army, families of the deceased officers and men, as well as the entire Nigerian Armed Forces said the sad event is deeply regrettable but should not deter the Armed Forces from giving their best in the service of the nation just as the deceased COAS, officers and men did before their tragic death.

    He prayed God to grant the deceased eternal rest and comfort their families.

    Devastating to Nigeria – Governor Bello

    Niger State Governor and Chairman of the North Central States Governors’ Forum, Abubakar Bello, said the death was devastating to the nation at its trying moment of insecurity.

    Governor Sani Bello disclosed this in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Mary Noel-Berje.

    He said the death of COAS and others was coming at a time when the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff along with other Service Chiefs have developed renewed efforts in tackling insecurity in the country.

    The Governor said the late Chief of Army Staff has, within his short time in the office, demonstrated and showed remarkable commitment and professionalism in the course of discharging his duty.

    He called on the family, the Nigerian Army, friends and associates to accept the death as the will of Allah and bear the irreparable loss.

    The Governor enjoined all to pray for the repose of his soul and other officers, and for Allah to give their families the strength to accept their divine call as all souls shall taste death.

    A national tragedy – AGF Malami

    The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN described the crash and deaths as a national tragedy.

    Malami received the news of the crash of the military aircraft in Kano while attending to guests in preparation for the wedding ceremony of his second son, Abiru Rahman Malami billed for tomorrow, according to a statement from his media office.

    He described the Late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru and members of his team as dedicated patriotic Nigerians whose efforts to improve the security situation of the country was manifest.

    Malami prayed Allah to grant eternal salvation for all that lost their lives in the air mishap.

    He also prayed that the family members have the fortitude to bear the loss

    The Minister said the late Army Officer who died in active service to the nation will always be remembered as a selfless and patriotic Nigerian who is passionate in duty.

    A shining star – Governor El-Rufai

    In his reaction to the disaster, Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, said Lt.Gen. Attahiru was a shining star whose sudden death has robbed Nigeria of an officer striving to bring new drive to secure the country against terrorists and other threats to national security, according to a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan.

    “The Governor said the news of General Attahiru’s death has left him deeply shaken, with a sense of great personal loss, coming so soon after his appointment had brought immense pride and a sense of hope to the people of Kaduna State,” the statement said.

    “Governor El-Rufai on behalf of the Government and People of Kaduna State, has extended his condolences to President Muhammadu Buhari, all branches of the military, especially the Nigerian Army, and the family of General Attahiru, as well as the families of all the officers who have lost their lives in this national tragedy.

    “He prayed to Allah to forgive their shortcomings and grant them eternal rest, and comfort their families as the nation, grapples with this colossal and very painful loss.”

    Death gives meaning to life – Chief (Dr.) Richard Oma Ahonaruogho SAN

    While the nation mourns the death of Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and others who died in a military helicopter that crashed in Kaduna, yesterday, May 21, 2021; the relief that his beloved wife, Mrs. Fati Attahiru, who was earlier but erroneously reported as one of the dead is alive, came as a soothing balm for a beleaguered nation.

    There is no gain saying that the air mishap, is one too many for a nation at war with the Boko Haram insurgents and other criminal elements at this time in our nation’s history and it is hoped that adequate steps would be taken upon completion of due investigations to protect our military hardwares and personnel.

    With twenty-two days to his fifty-fifth birthday on August 10, 2021, the life of the late Chief of Army Staff, whose appointment to that highly exalted office, lasted barely four months (116 days) from his appointment as the 25th Chief of Army Staff on January 26, 2021, to May 21, 2021, may be considered short lived, but he no doubt lived a significant life and died in the line of duty for his beloved nation for it takes love for one’s country to enlist in the armed forces.

    Being too grief stricken for now, a nation in mourning, will hopefully awake to a brighter and better tomorrow from the sacrifice of the life and times of the late Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru who was a highly decorated Officer, as we mourn his demise on the one hand and contemporaneously celebrate the life of his wife, Mrs. Fati Attahiru.

    Nigeria shall overcome.

     

  • Profile of late COAS, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru [1966 – 2021]

    Profile of late COAS, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru [1966 – 2021]

    The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of its Chief, Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 others, in an ill-fated NAF aircraft near Kaduna International Airport on Friday.

    The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, who did not disclose the names of the other victims, said the plane was en route Abuja-Kaduna before the 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 May 21, when the unfortunate incident happened.

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

    Profile of Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru

    Born on 10th August 1966 in Doka, Kaduna North Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Gen. Attahiru began his cadets training at Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in January 1984 and was commissioned into the rank of Second Lieutenant in December 1986 as an Infantry Officer.

    He holds a masters degree in Strategic Management and Policy Studies from the NDA/and has held several appointments on the staff, instructional and in command during his military career.

    He had a tour of duty with the United Nations in Sierra Leone as a Military Observer, where he facilitated United Kingdom military engagement, Operation BARASS in September 2000.

    He was an Operation Officer and later Company Commander in NIBATT 19 ECOMOG Operations in Liberia.

    Also, he had the unique privilege of having commanded with distinction all through the chain of command in the Nigerian Army.

    Prominent among these appointments are Commanding Officer 146 Battalion Nigerian Army (Operation HARMONY IV) in the Bakassi Peninsula, Commander 13 Brigade Nigerian Army (Operation PULO SHIELD), General Officer Commanding 82 Division Nigerian Army.

    He was one time Theatre Commander Operation LAFIYA DOLE.A

    Attahiruhas been exposed to leadership and professional development programmes at globally renowned institutions.

    He was at the National Defence College, Kenya for the National Defence Management and Security Studies Course and at the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Special Forces Academy Shijiazhuang-Hubei Province, China for the Basic and Advanced Special/Operations Commando Forces Courses.

    He had undertaken leadership and security policy course at the prestigious Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University USA, Graduate School of Media and Communication, Agha Khan University of Nairobi, Bournemouth University Disaster Management Center and the Geneva Centre for Security Policy.

    The general had several honours and awards to his credit.

    He is a highly decorated officer with UNAMSIL Medal, ECOMOG Medal, Forces Service Star, Meritorious Service Star, Distinguish Service Star, Grand Service Star, Corp Medal of Honour, Command medal, Field Command Medal and Field Command Medal of Honour.

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that he was appointed Chief of Army Staff on January 26, 2021 by President Muhammadu Buhari. He took over from Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (Rtd.)

  • Concerned Nigerians to Buhari: Get independent experts to investigate air crash that killed COAS, others

    Concerned Nigerians to Buhari: Get independent experts to investigate air crash that killed COAS, others

    Pro democracy and human rights group, Concerned Nigerians for the Protection of Human Rights and Rule of Law initiative has enjoined President Muhammadu Buhari to employ the services of Independent Air Accident experts to investigate the cause of Nigerian Air Force jet that killed Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, General Ibrahim Attahiru and others.

    The group in a statement made available to newsmen said, the cause of the plane crash that claimed the lives of the Chief of Army Staff and other military generals must be thoroughly investigated by independent Air Accident experts.

    The statement reads in part:

    “Our heartfelt condolences are with the families of the Chief of Army Staff, the Airforce crew and other generals who lost their lives in the ill-fated crash that occurred in Kaduna International Airport”.

    “We call on the president to launch an inquest into the cause of the crash that claimed the lives of some of our finest officers by employing the services of an Independent Air Accident experts. It can not be a coincidence that three Nigerian Airforce jets have crashed in a space of 3 months. Something is fundamentally wrong somewhere and the onus is on the president to uncover this mysterious crashes”.

    The group through its convener, Deji Adeyanju also stated that it appears the various security agencies have been compromised.

    “We are worried that the security agencies may have been compromised. We have always condemned the idea of granting former Boko Haram fighters amnesty and the dire consequences of enlisting them into the army and other security forces.”

    “The cabinet of the president and our security agencies are filled with terrorist sympathizers. Unless the president rids his administration of these unscrupulous elements that have infiltrated his cabinet, the war against insurgency will continue to be a mirage”.

    “Moreover, we are calling on the president and his Vice to suspend every traveling activities by air pending the outcome of a comprehensive report on the numerous Airforce plane crashes by the Independent Air Accident experts earlier recommended.”

    Adeyanju prays almighty God grant all the victims of the crash and galant officers who lost their lives fighting for Nigeria, eternal repose.

  • ‘His death will not be in vain, President Buhari reacts to COAS Attahiru, others deaths

    ‘His death will not be in vain, President Buhari reacts to COAS Attahiru, others deaths

    President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the death of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, and other military officers in air crash on Friday.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the military plane crashed in Kaduna on Friday due to the bad weather.

    In a statement signed and issued by Femi Adesina, Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, as “heroes who paid the ultimate price for peace and security in the land.”

    Read full statement as issued by Femi Adesina:

    PRESIDENT BUHARI EXPRESSES SHOCK, SORROW OVER DEATH OF LT. GEN ATTAHIRU, OTHERS

    President Muhammadu Buhari is deeply saddened over the air crash that claimed the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, and other military officers.

    The President condoles with families of the deceased, the military, and Nigerians in general, describing them as “heroes who paid the ultimate price for peace and security in the land.”

    While praying that God receives the souls of the patriots, the President says the crash “is one mortal blow to our underbelly, at a time our armed forces are poised to end the security challenges facing the country.”

    The President pledged that the departed would not die in vain.

    Femi Adesina
    Special Adviser to the President
    (Media and Publicity)
    May 21, 2021

  • BREAKING: Chief of Army Staff Attahiru feared dead in crashed Nigerian Military plane

    BREAKING: Chief of Army Staff Attahiru feared dead in crashed Nigerian Military plane

    Nigerian Military plane carrying the Chief of Army Staff, Ibrahim Attahiru, and other top military personnel has reportedly crashed.

    Although the report of the incident is sketchy, information reaching TheNewsGuru.com, TNG indicated that there is no survivor in the crash.

    According to sources, the aircraft crashed at the Kaduna international airport at about 6 pm while it was raining heavily.

    Meanwhile, Edward Gabkwet, Air Commodore Director of Public Relations and Information in a terse statement via the official Twitter handle of the Nigerian Air Force (@NigAirForce) on Friday evening confirmed the crash but was mum on the actual casualties.

    Details later…