Retired General Casts Doubt on Army Chief’s Fatal Plane Crash

iexclusivenews – A shocking revelation hangs over the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru, and 11 other high-ranking officers.

Retired Major General Danjuma Ali-Keffi, a close confidant of the late general, has raised serious concerns about the official narrative, casting doubt on the cause of the accident and alleging a possible cover-up.

A Trail of Suspicions:

Ali-Keffi’s suspicions begin with the sudden changes on the day of the flight. The scheduled trip to Kaduna, part of a larger visit to Zaria, was disrupted by a last-minute “meeting” at the Ministry of Defense or Presidential Villa, requiring Attahiru’s personal attendance.

This, according to Ali-Keffi, raised the question: why summon the Chief of Army Staff at the same time as his planned departure, and why insist on his presence over sending a representative?

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Delayed Departure, Shifting Skies:

The flight, initially scheduled for 10:00 am, was delayed for over an hour, reportedly due to a change in aircraft.

Meanwhile, weather warnings of heavy rain and storms, confirmed by Ali-Keffi, painted a picture of a potentially perilous journey.

Despite his concerns, voiced to Air Force officials, the plane finally took off at 5:30 pm, right as the storm began to rage.

A Crash, a Fireball, and Unanswered Questions:

The climax of the narrative is harrowing. As the plane approached Kaduna, a thunderous sound sent shivers down spines.

It wasn’t thunder; it was the ill-fated aircraft engulfed in flames. What followed was a scene of desperation as Ali-Keffi and others rushed towards the wreckage.

The discovery of bodies flung from the plane, far from the crash site, and the lack of a crater, added another layer of mystery to the tragedy.

Was it an Accident or Something More Sinister?:

Ali-Keffi’s chilling queries pierce the heart of the matter. Was the delay intentional, exposing the plane to the storm?

Was it sabotage? Did explosives cause the mid-air explosion?

These are not mere questions; they are demands for answers, a call for a deeper investigation that goes beyond the official narrative.

The Shadow of Terror:

Ali-Keffi’s final words hint at a potential motive. He emphasizes Attahiru’s pivotal role in combating terrorism and his efforts to expose and neutralize terror financiers.

Could this have made him a target? Could his death be more than a tragic accident?

A Call for Transparency and Truth:

The shadow of doubt cast by Ali-Keffi’s revelations cannot be ignored. The families of the victims, the nation as a whole, deserve transparency.

A thorough, independent investigation, addressing the concerns raised by the retired general, is crucial to laying the ghosts of this tragedy to rest.

This story is just breaking, and we will continue to update you as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for further developments.

Source: Thisdaylive.com