The remains of the late Chief of Army Staff, Ibrahim Attahiru, and 10 other officers who died in a plane crash have arrived at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja for final funeral rites.
The officers died on Friday, in a Beachcraft 350 aircraft at the Kaduna International Airport due to bad weather.
Their remains were on Saturday moved to the National Mosque and the Nigerian Air Force Protestant Church venues of prayers.
Their bodies were later moved to the National Military Cemetary interment ceremony.
The burial ceremony started around 2.50 pm with a profile of the late COAS read.
The fallen officers were also honoured with 21-gun salute.
The Nigerian Army had earlier on Friday announced the passing away of its Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru.
The sad event also claimed the lives of 10 other officers including the crew.
The COAS was en route Kaduna from Abuja when the unfortunate incident happened.
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