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Breaking: Abba Kyari dies after battle with Coronavirus

Abba Kyari
The Presidency has announced the passage of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari after battling with Coronavirus.
Media aides to the president Garba Shehu and Femi Adesina Twitted Saturday morning.

 

“Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari, passes on. May God rest his soul. Amen. Funeral arrangements to be announced soon.” Femi Adesina twitted.

Also, Garba Shehu in his tweet said: “The Presidency regrets to announce the passage of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari.”

Abba Kyari had tested positive to the ravaging COVID-19, and had been receiving treatment. But he died on Friday, April 17, 2020.