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Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has described the late Chief of Army Staff, General Ibrahim Attahiru, who died in a plane crash alongside other officers, as a General who within a short period he served, gave his best.<\/p>\n

Akeredolu, who expressed shock at the news of the death of the Chief of Army Staff, said the nation lost a brilliant officer.<\/p>\n

According to the Governor, the late General displayed vigour and total commitment to the security of the nation, adding that he died serving his fatherland with a dexterous passion.<\/p>\n

In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Richard Olatunde, he said \u201cthe Governor commiserates with the immediate families of the late Chief of Army as well as other gallant officers who lost their lives in the plane crash.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile commiserating with President Muhammadu Buhari, Governor Akeredolu also joins the military in mourning the death of the highly decorated officers.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe prays for the repose of his soul and for God\u2019s comfort for the families of the departed souls.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has described the late Chief of Army Staff, General Ibrahim Attahiru, who died in a plane crash alongside other officers, as a General who within a short period he served, gave his best. 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