The Presidency has announced the unfortunate transition of the Chief of State to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mallam Abba Kyari who was aged 81.
The announcement was contained in a press release signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media, Mr. Femi Adesina, which indicates that he had died from the Covid – 19 infection.
The press release reads:
” 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.”