The late chief of staff, Abba Kyari died on the 17th of April 2020 from coronavirus three weeks after returning from Germany on an official assignment.
Reno Omokri who was a critic of Abba Kyari tweeted:
My sincere and heartfelt condolences go to the family of Mallam Abba Kyari, the late Chief of Staff to General Buhari, who has died at 81 from #CoronaVirus.
He was one of the more effective, active and loyal members of the kitchen cabinet. Whatever our differences, he loved Nigeria.
Death ends any quarrel or difference. We will all die one day, if Christ tarries. May God also grant General Buhari the fortitude to bear the heavy loss he has suffered. In Christ’s name I pray.
There are conflicting reports about his age but according to the presidency, he was 67 years old. He was buried today 18th of April, 2020 according to Muslim rites. May God comfort his beautiful family at this difficult time.