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Attahiru and 10 military officers lost their lives in an air crash near Kaduna International Airport on Friday.
They were all buried on Saturday at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja.
NAN quoted the late army chief as saying Attahiru was determined to successfully lead the army.
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“He was at the verge of making the nation proud in the counterinsurgency and counterterrorism efforts when this tragedy occurred,” the retired general said.
“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.