I flew with Chief of Army staff a day before his death – House committee chair.
The House Committee on Air Force has described as painful and shocking the unfortunate death of the COAS.
The Chairman of the Committee, Rep. (APC-Kebbi) in a statement said the news came as a shock having embarked on an official trip to Benue on Thursday with the late COAS.
“The news of the crash is still a shock to me as I am aware of his hard work and tour to states across the Federation in a bid to find lasting solution to the security challenges facing the country.
“It is unfortunate that this is coming at a time when the country’s service chiefs are doing everything possible to win the war against insurgency in Nigeria.
“This is painful and shocking, as I condole with President Muhammadu Buhari, the Military, Nigerian Army and Air Force,” he said.
Koko said that he is not unmindful of their dedication and gallant effort to secure the country, tasking them not to relent in their fight against insurgency in Nigeria.
While praying for the families of the deseased to bear the irreparable loss, Koko urged the Nigerian military to sustain the fight and synergy in the interest of the country.
He said the Nigerian military has lost a dedicated and gallant officer whose service to fatherland will be sorely missed.
