Nigerien President Mourns, Says Death Of Attahiru, Others Tragic

As reactions continue to the trail the military plane crash that killed Nigeria’s military officers, President Mohamed Bazoum of the Niger Republic has described the crash  which claimed the lives of   Chief of Army Staff  Ibrahim Attahiru, and 10 military men as tragic.

Bazoum, according  a statement  yesterday by President Muhammadu Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu,  expressed shock over the incident.   Garba said the Nigerien leader spoke with Buhari on Saturday.

The Nigerien leader  condoled with President Buhari, the government and people of Nigeria over the loss.

The statement reads: “President Mohamed Bazoum, the leader of Nigeria’s Northern neighbor, the Niger Republic, on Saturday called President Muhammadu Buhari to console him as well as the government and people of Nigeria following the plane crash on Friday that killed Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, the chief of Army Staff, along with 10  other military officers.

“President Bazoum, who described the plane crash and the resultant deaths as tragic and unfortunate expressed the condolences of the government and people of his country.

“He prayed to the Almighty Allah to repose the souls of the deceased and grant fortitude to their families, friends, and the entire nation to bear the losses.

“In his response, President Buhari commended President Bazoum for sharing this moment of grief with Nigerians and assured that the gesture was well noted.

“He expressed the nation’s appreciation and gratitude for the sacrifices of the departed military men and promised that the nation will not let their families down.”