Army Chief, General Ibrahim Attahiru Dies In Air Crash

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Nigeria’s Army Chief, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru is dead. He died on Friday evening, May 21, 2021 in an air crash in Kaduna.

Sources disclosed that a military Beachcraft 350 carrying him and others went down at the Kaduna International Airport claiming everyone on board..

In a statement by Nigerian Air Force Director of Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet said;

“An air crash involving a @NigAirForce aircraft occurred this evening near the Kaduna International Airport.”

“The immediate cause of the crash is still being ascertained. More details to follow soon.”

“Beachcraft 350 has eight (8) souls on board. Unfortunately all dead.”

Recalled that Attahiru was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2021 amongst the Service Chiefs.

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