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How Nigerian Army Clashed With Late Chief Of Army Staff, Attahiru’s Family During Burial Top army officers argued and insisted that the late army chief’s national status was more important than his or his family’s religious beliefs. by Saharareporters, New York May 25, 2021 The Nigerian Army on Saturday prevailed on the family of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru, to ensure that he was buried in a coffin, contrary to the Islamic rites.   Top army officers argued and insisted that the late army chief’s national status was more important than his or his family’s ...

The crash of Air Force passenger jet Beechcraft KingAir B350i at about 6.00 pm at the Kaduna International Airport on Friday, May 21, was not only shocking, but it also calls for sober reflection on safety standards in the country’s military and their implications in the fight against terrorists and bandits. In the crash, the […]

There may be need to review aircraft maintenance schedules and operational procedures in the Air Force At a solemn ceremony yesterday in Abuja, the remains of the Chief of Army staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 other officers who died on Friday in a plane crash in Kaduna were laid to rest. Their death while in active service, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, reflects the depth of sacrifice our military officers are often prepared to make in defence of our country. Attahiru, who spent just four months in office was the second army chief to die in a plane crash after Lt. Col. Jo...

Plane Crash: Reps minority caucus calls for investigation The COAS, Ibrahim Attahiru, and 10 others died in the military plane crash on Friday in Kaduna. ADVERTISEMENT The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has called for an investigation into the crash that killed the Chief of Army Staff, Ibrahim Attairu. Mr Attahiru, a lieutenant general, died alongside 10 others after their plane crashed in Kaduna State on Friday. The caucus, in a statement by its leader, Ndudi Elumelu (PDP, Delta), called for a “system-wide investigation” into this crash and two other military plane crash...