News
Attahiru Death: DHQ Reveals Why NAF Jet Crashed
Attahiru Death: DHQ Reveals Why NAF Jet Crashed
After the NAF Jet Crashed on Friday which killed the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, the Defence Headquarters has disclosed that the crash of a Nigerian Air Force Beachcraft 350 aircraft at the Kaduna International Airport was caused by bad weather.
The Acting Director of Defence Information, Brigadier Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement released on Friday, said the sacrifices of departed heroes will not be in vain.
The statement was titled, ‘Armed Forces Of Nigeria Loses Chief Of Army Staff And Ten Others In Air Mishap’.
It read, “It is with a heavy heart that the Armed Forces of Nigeria regrets to announce that this evening at about 1800 hours, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru in the company of his entourage, who was on an official trip from Abuja to Kaduna, were involved in an air mishap.”
“The unfortunate incident occurred after landing at the Kaduna International Airport due to inclement weather. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor has therefore directed that an Accident Investigation Board be constituted to unravel the immediate and remote cause(s) of the unfortunate accident.”
“As we pray for the repose of the souls of our gallant and committed Chief of Army Staff and other personnel on board with him, the AFN solicits the support and understanding of all Nigerians in the face of this tragic incident. We wish to state that the Armed Forces of Nigeria remains resolute in combatting the security challenges bedevilling our nation. The sacrifices of our dearly departed heroes will not be in vain.”
“Meanwhile, the CDS urges all military personnel and their families to take heart and be condoled on this tragic loss. The CDS also reassures all Nigerians of the commitment and loyalty of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to the Constitution and Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as it continues to carry out its responsibilities.”
Attahiru Death: DHQ Reveals Why NAF Jet Crashed
-
Tips2 years ago
Shiloh 2022 Programme Schedule – Theme, Date And Time For Winners Shiloh 2022
-
Business & Loans2 years ago
Dollar To Naira Today Black Market Rate 1st December 2022
-
Business & Loans2 years ago
SASSA Reveals Grant Payment Dates For December 2022
-
Jobs & Scholarship2 years ago
Latest Update On 2023 NPC Ad hoc Staff Recruitment Screening
-
Business & Loans2 years ago
Npower Latest News On August Stipend For Today Friday 2nd December 2022
-
Business & Loans2 years ago
Dollar To Naira Today Black Market Rate 2nd December 2022
-
Business & Loans2 years ago
Npower N-Tech Training: Npower Praises Female Trainees
-
Jobs & Scholarship2 years ago
Latest Update On Halogen Cyber Security Competition 2023
You must be logged in to post a comment Login