The burial of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru, and six other senior military officers that died in air crash of Friday will hold by 1pm on Saturday.
The Army spokesperson, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima said this in a statement.
The late COAS died in the Nigeria Air Force Beachcraft 350 near the Kaduna International Airport, along side his Chief of Staff, Provist Marshall, Chief of Military Intelligence, Aide -de-camp, orderly, the Secretary of his entourage, and four crew members.
Yerima said the late army and six others will be buried at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja.
He said the burial will be preceded by prayers that will hold simultaneously at the National Mosque and National Christian Centre, Abuja, by 10am.
“The internment for the late COAS and six other senior officers will take place at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja today by 13:00hrs, ” the statement said.