Military Air Crash: NIPR Mourns Attahiru… Describes Late COAS as Patriotic, Committed to Nigerian Project(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has expressed sadness over the recent unfortunate incident of air crash that claimed the lives of the Chief of Army Staff, late Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 officers while on official duty in Kaduna State. The NIPR boss stated that Attahiru, exhibited high sense of professionalism in the discharge of his duties, noting that a few months of his leadership in the nation’s Army brought change in strategy that gave hope to the citizens. “The late Army Chief demonstrated firm commitment in the fight against insurgency in the country and believed in the project of a united Nigeria. He described late Attahiru as a patriotic Nigerian, who has lived a life worthy of emulation by officers and non-officers within and outside the military. Stanley Ogadigo, SA to the President on Media & Communication , Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Abuja.