The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, OYC, has described the death of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Ibrahim Attahiru as shocking.
It was reported that a military Beachcraft 350 carrying the Army Chief went down at the Kaduna International Airport on Friday, claiming all passengers.
The top military officer was in Kaduna on an official trip. It was reported that Attahiru’s aides passed away with him.
In a statement by the OYC President-General, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, he said Attahiru’s death was so sad and unfortunate.
“We received with rude shock the news concerning the death of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru.
“It is indeed sad and shocking that he died in such a manner in less than 6 months he was appointed as Army Chief. We joined all Nigerians, the Nigerian Army, and his immediate family to mourn his demise.
“However, we call for a private investigation into his death to be sure that something is not wrong somewhere. This should not just be wished away as an ordinary air accident,” Okwu stated.