Breaking: The Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, Is Dead.
The Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, is dead.
Outlook media report that, he died on Friday, April 17, 2020.
Recall that the deceased had tested positive to the ravaging COVID-19, and had been receiving treatment.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President, Garba Shehu, made the announcement on his Twitter handle @GarShehu by Midnight.
He said, “The Presidency regrets to announce the passage of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari.
“The deceased had tested positive to the ravaging COVID-19, and had been receiving treatment. But he died on Friday, April 17, 2020.
“May God accept his soul.Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly”, he noted.
Futhermore, Nigerians have reacted to his tweet, kicking against the funeral arrangement plans, which they say is wrong, considering that he may have died as a result of COVID-19.
A Twitter user @odun42000 said, “Which funeral arrangements? Shey they don’t use to release their dead body?”
Another one @wale-of-pluto said, “There should be no funeral arrangements sir! These are extraordinary times. Don’t endanger others”.
@funkemyfun said, “Truly sad! Everyone fighting for their survival/safety now, the virus is getting closer than ever imagined. The figures are rising daily, may God be with his family. Rest in peace, Mallam Kyari”.(outlook media).
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