Igbo professor and lawyer recalls what late COAS told him barely 48hrs before his tragic death

The late Chief of Army Staff reminded him of all the reasons why most of his officers are optimistic after he took over as COAS.

The tragic death of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, General Ibrahim Attahiru, has shocked the entire nation. His death was caused by a plane crash that occurred earlier in the evening near the Kaduna International Airport. Many of the passengers on board died in the plane crash.

Since his tragic death was announced, social media has been flooded with eulogies and reactions.

To this end, Chidi Odinakalu, a professor and former chairman of the Human Rights Commission, has taken to Twitter to remember what the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS) told him just 48 hours before his untimely death.

They met 48 hours ago, according to Chidi Odinakalu, and the late Chief of Army Staff reminded him of all the reasons why most of his officers are optimistic after he took over as COAS.

This is indeed a tragic loss to the nation

May Allah grant his family the fortitude to bear this loss.