Late COAS: Nigeria has lost a brilliant officer – Akeredolu

Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State says the nation lost a brilliant officer in the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru.

Akeredolu reaction is contained in a press statement issued by his Press Secretary, Mr Richard Olatunde, on Saturday in Akure.

Reports said that Attahiru and 10 others died in a military plane crash on Friday in Kaduna.

Akeredolu expressed shock at the news of the death of the COAS and other illustrious officers on board the ill-fated plane.

He said that Attahiru displayed his worth and gave his best within the short time he served as Chief of Army Staff

“The late general displayed vigour and total commitment to the security of the nation.

“He died serving his fatherland with a great passion.

“The deaths are huge losses.

“I commiserate with the immediate families of the late COAS, as well as those of other gallant officers, who lost their lives in the plane crash.

“While commiserating with President Muhammadu Buhari, I also join the military in mourning the death of the highly decorated officers,’’ the statement quoted Akeredolu as saying.

The governor also prayed for the repose of the souls of the dead officers and for God’s comfort for their families.