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Photo News: Late Buhari’s Chief of Staff Abba Kyari Laid to Rest In Abuja

Abba Kyari Laid to Rest In Abuja

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari’s chief of staff, Abba Kyari, who reportedly died on Friday, 16th of April, has been finally laid to rest in Abuja, according to Islamic tradition.

Late Abba Kyari died on Friday at a private hospital in Lagos, from complications related to COVID-19 after a nearly month-long battle with the virus, after he returned from a diplomatic trip from Germany.

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Photo News: Late Buhari’s Chief of Staff Abba Kyari Laid to Rest In Abuja

According to reports, Kyari was buried at exactly 11:20 a.m. at the military cemetery in Abuja’s Gudu neighborhood amidst tears from family members and supporters.

RIP to Late Abba Kyari.

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Reporting by Olayinka Koya

Olayinka Koya leads GYOnlineNG, an independent publication based in Ibadan, Nigeria. He covers Nigerian music, Nollywood, and the business decisions shaping the entertainment industry.

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