Late Lt. Gen. Attahiru, others to be buried today

Surely, it will be an emotional day in the city of Abuja today, as the remains of the late Nigerian Chief of Army Staff and others who died yesterday via a plane crash in Kaduna, will be laid to rest.

According to the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, the funeral rites would commence at the National Mosque and National Christian Centre, Abuja by 10am.

However, the interment for Late Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and the 6 other senior officers, on the other hand, will take place at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja, by 1pm.