The United States Mission in Nigeria has condoled the people and Nigerian of government over the unfortunate death of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff and other top military officers yesterday. The Mission said that it joined Nigerians in mourning the tragic loss of lives from Friday’s plane crash.
This was conveyed through its official Twitter handle, said “The death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Ibrahim Attahiru is a tremendous loss to Nigeria and his loved ones.”
The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria stated that “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.”