 The Nigerian Governor's Forum says it received, with deep shock and utter disbelief, the death of the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant-General Ibrahim Atahiru in a plane crash at the Kadrana International Airport on Friday evening. The condolence message is contained in the statement signed by the Governor of Iqiti State and Chairman of the Nigerian Governor's Forum, Kayo De Fiami. Lieutenant-General Atahiru, who was appointed Chief of Army Staff on 26th of January 2021, by President Muhammad Al-Bawari, was an exemplary soldier whose zeal, dedication and professionalism inspired his men in the ongoing war against terrorism and to secure the peace and stability of the nation.