The defence headquarters says the air crash which occurred
on Friday was caused by bad weather.
Ibrahim Attahiru, chief of army staff, and 10 other military
officers died in the incident which took place near Kaduna international
airport.
According to a statement by Onyema Nwachukwu, defence
spokesman, the incident is being investigated.
“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 company of his entourage, who were on
official trip from Abuja to Kaduna, were involved in an air mishap,” the
statement reads.
“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.”
According to the statement, Babagana Monguno, chief of
defence staff, “urges 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,” the spokesman added.
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