President Muhammadu Buhari has sent his condolences to the families of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and other officers for their losses after the crash of a Military aircraft in Kaduna yesterday.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adeshina disclosed this and this was also shared by Garba Shehu, another Presidential-aide via his Twitter handle.
The President was quick to point out that the crash happens to be a mortal blow at such a time when insurgency has eaten deep into the society. He further prayed that God receives the souls of the patriots.
The President pledged that the departed would not die in vain.
The Defence Headquarters on Friday blamed the bad weather for the crash at the Kaduna International Airport.
The crash claimed all 11 souls onboard including the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru.