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Ooni Of Ife Mourns

Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife has lamented over the demise of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru.

Ooni in a statement by his Director of Media and Public Affairs, Moses Olafare said;

“It is really a bitter pill to swallow, particularly as they were caught by the cold hand of death while rendering patriotic services to their beloved country.”

“On behalf of the entire House of Oduduwa worldwide, I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased, the military, and Nigerians in general over the departure of these heroes who paid the ultimate price for peace and security in Nigeria.”

“I pray that they all find eternal peace in the bosom of their creator.”

The Army Chief died on Friday, May 21st, 2021 of a plane crash alongside others on board.

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