Egypt offers condolences to Nigeria after its chief of army staff died in plane crash

CAIRO - 22 May 2021: Egypt has expressed sorrow for the death of Nigeria's Chief of Army staff Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 other officers in a plane crash on Friday. 

In a press statement, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry extended condolences to the government, people and army of Nigeria for this loss.

“Egypt stands in solidarity with Nigeria during this time of grief,” the statement read.