Abba Kyari, the chief of Staff to the President, Muhammadu Buhari has passed on.

Abba Kyari one of the index cases of coronavirus died on Friday, 17th April, 2020 during treatment for the virus he contracted, a state house press release announced.

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Signed by Femi Adesina, the state house press release read thus;

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

CHIEF OF STAFF TO PRESIDENT, ABBA KYARI, PASSES ON

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.

Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media and Publicity)
April 18, 2020

Source: https://focusnaija.com.ng/2020/04/17/breaking-presidency-confirms-abba-kyaris-death/

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