The Nigerian army has observed the 40th day prayers in honour of the former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), late Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 other personnel, who died in the air crash at the Kaduna International airport, on 21st May, 2021. This was disclosed by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu. At the event, current COAS Major General Faruk Yahaya expressed condolences to the families of the deceased, assuring them of the continuous support of the Nigerian army. Prayers were conducted by Director Islamic Affairs, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Shehu Mustapha, who prayed that the Almighty Allah grant the deceased eternal rest in Al-Janah Fir-daus. He also prayed that God grant the families and relations of the departed soul, the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss. He further stated that the demise of Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 others is a great loss to the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the nation at large. He reminded all of the need to be mindful of their deeds here on earth in preparation for live's final journey. Dignitaries that graced the occasion include the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, Chief of Army Staff, Major General Faruk Yahaya, Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Auwal Gambo, Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, Principal Staff Officers from Defence and the Services Headquarters, members of Defence and Police Officers' Wives Association (DEPOWA), Nigerian Army Officers' Wives Association (NAOWA), Naval Officers' Wives Association (NOWA), Nigerian Air Force Officers' Wives Association (NAFOWA) and Nigerian Army Soldiers' Wives Association (NASWA). Also present was the wife of the late COAS, Mrs Fati Attahiru, families and friends of the deceased amongst several other dignitaries.
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