PRESS RELEASE
Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has commiserated with the Government and people of the Republic of Kenya over the unfortunate death of the Kenya Chief of the Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla.
The CDS on behalf of members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria is saddened by the news of the helicopter crash which resulted to the tragic loss of the brilliant General and other senior military officers of the Kenya Defence Forces at Maramwet County yesterday.
The CDS noted that the officer was well decorated, highly Professional and dedicated his life to the service of his Nation and was committed to the security of the East African sub-region in particular and Africa in general.
He enjoined the Nation to be consoled by the good name, accomplishments and the great memories of his impactful life during his meritorious service to his nation while he was alive.
He prayed that the Almighty God would grant his soul and that of the departed colleagues eternal rest, as well as granting their families and the Keyan Defence Forces the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
E-Signed:
TUKUR GUSAU
Brigadier General
Acring Director, Defence Information
19 April 2024
Meanwhile, nine officers on the trip with Gen Ogolla, also lost their lives. They include:
1. Brigadier Swale Saidi,
2. Colonel Duncan Keittany
3. Lieutenant Colonel David Sawe
4. Major George Benson Magondu
5. Captain Sora Mohamed
6. Captain Hillary Litali
7. Senior Sergeant John Kinyua Mureithi
8. Sergeant Cliphonce Omondi
9. Sergeant Rose Nyawira.
