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NAF CRASH: Why Attahiru Airplane Crashed | SEE VIDEO

Faith Ukanwa

May 22, 2021

The Nigerian Army have revealed why the military airplane crashed in Kaduna State on Friday.

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The Army says the Military Beechcraft 350, which conveyed the newly elected Chief of Army Staff Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 others crashed in Kaduna state because of bad weather condition .

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Following the crash, Nigerians have continued to pay their tributes to the deceased.

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President Muhammadu Buhari reacting to the news tweeted;

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"Deeply saddened by the air crash that claimed the lives of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, and other military officers. All of them are heroes who paid the ultimate price for peace and security in the land.

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" This crash is one mortal blow to our underbelly, at a time our Armed Forces are poised to end the security challenges facing the country.

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"My condolences to the families of the deceased, the entire military, and all Nigerians. The deaths of these officers will not be in vain"

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SEE VIDEO OF CRASH SITE:

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— Faith Ukanwa

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