How Abba Kyari Was Buried In Abuja, See Images

After recovering from the shocking news of the demise of Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari, Presidency has mustered power and authority to arrange for the burial of the once powerful aide of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Mallam Abba Kyari’s remains, according to one of his colleagues at the Presidency, Shehu Garba in a statement,  arrived in Abuja Saturday morning from Lagos, and have been buried at Gudu cemetery after funeral prayers at his residence.

Said Garba “As advised by the protocols put in place by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the Federal Ministry of Health on social distancing, the burial marks the end of all ceremonies and there will be no condolence visits to family and the Presidency.

“Well-wishers and all other Nigerians are instead advised to pray for the repose of the soul of the late Chief of Staff.

“A condolence register will be opened at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) from Sunday for those who are able to use the window permitted for movement by the FCT administration”.

Mallam Abba Kyari died in Lagos on Friday after suffering from complications occasioned by COVID-19.

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