The United States of America has joined Nigerians in mourning the Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 others which occurred on Friday.
This is contained in a state by the US Mission in Nigeria on Friday.
The statement read: “We join Nigerians in mourning the tragic loss of life from today’s plane crash. The death of the Chief of HQ Nigerian Army Staff, Lt. Gen Ibrahim Attahiru is a tremendous loss to Nigeria, and to his loved ones.
“During this difficult time across Nigeria when security and peace is so needed, we offer our deepest sympathy to the family of General Attahiru and to the families of all those who perished.”
Also, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, in a tweet on Friday described the death of Attahiru and others as “unfortunate”.
“Profoundly shocked & saddened by this terrible news. Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, and all who so tragically lost their lives.
“I have sent condolence messages to @CDS_Nig, Chief of Staff to @MBuhari,” the UK representative in Nigeria tweeted.
