The remains of the late Mallam Abba Kyari, former Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, is slated for burial today in Abuja.
His body arrived in the Federal Capital Terittory, FCT some hours ago and he is currently being prepared for final burial.
Announcement had been made that the Abba Kyari’s burial would be a private one, in line with the guidelines set by the NDDC for patients who died of coronavirus.
However videos from the scene of the area where Kyari will be buried show a crowd presence.
See video of Burial
Late chief of Staff Abba Kyari being buried. Where is the social and physical distancing though…One or two persons differently contacting the virus from here and did anyone notice the blood in the coffin?…This virus is deadly and lethal please take it seriously people. R.I.P pic.twitter.com/dgk71333Oz
— SALUTE (@MisFitXesthetic) April 18, 2020
After gatherings have been suspended till further notice…. Is this not a gathering of about 800 people? Look at the number of people gathering at the burial ground of Abba Kyari.
”CEO of UBA” pic.twitter.com/6e8wh7Vxif
— Stonex (@Idiongomfon911) April 18, 2020
The final resting place of one of the most powerful Chief of staffs in Nigeria History, Abba Kyari pic.twitter.com/e9NxGp8OnV
— Usman Okai Austin (@Oma_igala1) April 18, 2020