How Nigerian Army Clashed With Late Chief Of Army Staff, Attahiru’s Family During Burial
Top army officers argued and insisted that the late army chief’s national status was more important than his or his family’s religious beliefs.
by Saharareporters, New York
May 25, 2021
The Nigerian Army on Saturday prevailed on the family of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru, to ensure that he was buried in a coffin, contrary to the Islamic rites.
Top army officers argued and insisted that the late army chief’s national status was more important than his or his family’s religious beliefs.
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The authorities of the Nigerian Army have announced the burial proceedings for late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru, and other officers who died in Friday’s plane crash.
According to a statement signed by Mohammed Yerima, Brigadier General, Director Army Public Relations, the late COAS will be buried today, Saturday, at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja.
According to the statement, “the burial proceedings of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Late Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru and six other senior officers who lost their lives in an air mishap in Kaduna is slated for today Saturday, 22 May 21.
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Sat May 22 2021
The Nigerian Army has announced that the Burial proceedings of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Late Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru and 6 other senior officers who lost their lives in an air mishap in Kaduna is slated for Saturday 22 May
The Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima disclosed in an invitation letter to media organizations early Saturday.