Nigerian Army holds 40th day prayers in honour of Personnel

The Nigerian Army today 30 June 2021,  observed the 40th day prayers for the repose of the souls of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 other personnel, who died in the an air mishap on 21 May 2021 at the Kaduna International Airport.

A statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu said the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Faruk Yahaya expressed his condolence to the widows, children and relations of the deceased,  urging them not to despair while assuring them of the continuous support of the Nigerian Army.

While conducting the prayers held at Niger Barracks, Abuja, the Director Islamic Affairs, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Shehu Mustapha prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the deceased eternal rest in Al-Janah Fir-daus. He also prayed to God to grant the  families  and relations of the departed souls, the Nigerian Armed Forces and friends, the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.

He further stated that the demise of Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 others is a great loss to the Armed Forces  of Nigeria and the nation at large while reminding all present of the need to be mindful of their deeds here on earth in preparation for live’s final journey.

Dignitaries that graced the occasion include the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, Chief of Army Staff, Major General Faruk Yahaya, Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Auwal Gambo,  Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, Principal Staff Officers from Defence and the Services Headquarters, members of Defence  and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), Naval Officers’ Wives Association (NOWA), Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association (NAFOWA) and Nigerian Army Soldiers’ Wives Association (NASWA). Also present was the wife of the late COAS, Mrs Fati Attahiru, families and friends of the deceased and several other dignitaries.

Highlights of the event were the recitation of the Holy Quran, prayers for the nation, as well as condolence messages to the families of the deceased.  Pictures below:

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