Saudi King, Anglican Communion commiserate with Buhari over death of Attahiru, others

The King of Saudi Arabia, Salman Bin Abdulaziz and the Secretary-General of the Anglican Communion in London, Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon have commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru and ten other military officers.

President Buhari received a phone call from the Saudi Monarch and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques on Monday where the monarch expressed full solidarity with Nigeria following the national tragedy.

President Buhari and the King exchanged pleasantries on the occasion of the Eid which was marked after the 30-day Ramadan fast and prayed for peace, security and progress in the two nations and the sub regions.

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The Saudi King also prayed for the repose of the souls of the military men who lost their lives.

President Buhari expressed happiness with the King and thanked him for standing with Nigeria in all situations.

The President also received a message of commiseration from Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon, the Nigerian-born Secretary-General of the Anglican Communion, in London.

Archbishop Idowu-Fearon prayed for the President and the country as the nation mourns the Chief of Army Staff and his top lieutenants at a time when their services were most needed.