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  • BREAKING: Abba Kyari buried in Abuja

    BREAKING: Abba Kyari buried in Abuja

    Source: The Punch News

    The remains of the late Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, have been laid to rest in Abuja.

    The body of Kyari, who died on Friday after testing positive for the coronavirus, was interred at the Gudu Cemetery, Abuja.

    The remains arrived at the cemetery about 11.10 am in a white casket.

    The remains were lowered into the grave at about 11.20 am.

    His interment took place shortly after an Islamic prayer was made for him at the Defence House, Maitama, Abuja.

    Top government officials participated in the burial rites which were conducted under the supervision of the officials of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.

  • Abba Kyari’s death saddening, says Ekweremadu

    Abba Kyari’s death saddening, says Ekweremadu

    Former Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu, (PDP Enugu-West) has described the death of Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mallam Abba Kyari, as a heavy loss to the Presidency and the nation.

    Ekweremadu, on his Twitter handle, @iamekweremadu, expressed deep sadness and condolences to Kyari’s immediate family, President Buhari and the entire Presidency.

    He also prayed to God to grant the soul of the deceased eternal repose.

    “I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing on of the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mallam Abba Kyari.

    “It is a heavy loss to The Presidency and the nation, which he gave his all.

    “My heartfelt condolences go to his family, the Presidency and the entire nation.

    “May his soul rest in peace. Amen,’’ Ekweremadu prayed.

    (NAN)