Nigerian newspapers · 18 April 2020
PHOTOS: Abba Kyari Laid to Rest in Abuja
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The remains of the late Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, have been laid to rest in Abuja. His body was flown into Abuja on Saturday morning for interment. It was received by senior officials of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration.
He died in a Lagos hospital from complications related to COVID-19. His body was interred at the Gudu Cemetery, Abuja.
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The remains arrived at the cemetery about 11.10 am in a white casket.
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The remains were lowered into the grave at about 11.20 am.
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His interment took place shortly after an Islamic prayer was made for him at the Defence House, Maitama, Abuja.
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Top government officials participated in the burial rites which were conducted under the supervision of the officials of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.