Many Nigerians reacted early this morning to the death of Mallam Abba Kyari, the chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari.
According to an announcement by State House, Kyari died from COVID-19.
It was believed that an underlying illness may have complicated his battle with the disease.
As a muslim, Kyari may be buried on Saturday in Abuja.
Here are some of the reactions on Twitter:
May the soul of Abba Kyari the chief of staff to Mr President rest in peace. May God grant his family the fortitude to bear the loss. Everyone must complete this circle someday. Be prepared.
— Senator Dino Melaye. (SDM) (@dino_melaye) April 18, 2020
May the Almighty Allah forgive and be Merciful to Malam Abba Kyari (Chief of Staff to the President). May He (SWT) bless us with a good end,…
— Isa Ali Pantami, PhD (@DrIsaPantami) April 18, 2020
When I chatted with him exactly on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, he assured me his health was fine and that he would faithfully take the treatments. But God always knows best. Sincere condolences to the Kyari family and the Government of Nigeria. Adieu Mallam Abba Kyari. https://t.co/EZ3BX2qibd
— Festus Keyamo, SAN (@fkeyamo) April 18, 2020
I am saddened by the news of the death of Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari. My sincere condolences to the family and loved ones, and also President @MBuhari. May his soul rest in peace. https://t.co/IA0IhoPm5F
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) April 18, 2020
OFFICIALLY may Abba Kyari RIP.
— UG (@UgwunnaEjikem) April 18, 2020
UNOFFICIALLY I don't care as this crisis in Nigeria was worsened by the social irresponsibility of people like him and total neglect of our health sector by the government; a government he was part of.
The chickens are slowly coming home to roost.
Abba Kyari was Buhari’s right hand man. Buhari will feel this in his soul. Thoughts and prayers are with him.
— Dr. Dípò Awójídé (@OgbeniDipo) April 18, 2020
Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari, has died. May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him the highest rank of Jannah. Allah ya jikan sa.
— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) April 17, 2020
I received the news of the death of Mallam Abba Kyari with a heavy heart. We have indeed lost a rare gem.
— Godwin Obaseki (GGO) (@GovernorObaseki) April 18, 2020
As Chief of Staff to President @MBuhari , Mallam Abba Kyari commanded great influence that made him a rallying point for key policy decisions. He would be missed greatly.
My condolences @MBuhari. May Allah forgive the shortcomings of Mallam Abba Kyari, grant him Aljanat Firdausi and give his family the fortitude to bear the pains of this loss.
— Kola Ologbondiyan (@officialKolaO) April 18, 2020
May Allah forgive Mallam Abba Kyari and have mercy upon him. Was a truly good man, profoundly faithful and loyal to our country.
— Mele Kyari (@MKKyari) April 18, 2020
Abba kyari died a mu’meen
— Engr Yasir Arafat Jubril🏗🏢🌉🛤🛣 (@oil_shaeikh) April 18, 2020
He died a martyr (shaheedi) death from a pandemic.
He also died on a Friday, I think we all know the bonus that comes with these. What a beautiful way to die. May Allah accept his shahada, forgive his shortcomings and grant him jannatul Firdaus.
Innalillahi Wa’inna ilaihir Rajiun.
— KING OF THE NORTH MUHAMMAD SANUSI II (@MSII_dynasty) April 18, 2020
Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari, passes on. May Allah SWT forgive his shortcomings and have mercy on him. Allah ya gafarta masa. pic.twitter.com/1Kld3G5Nnk
One spanner don lost😪😥 so painful, make God kuku carry the whole tool box
— Upcoming FBi 📌 (@updateboyz_) April 18, 2020
RiP Abba Kyari…..🚶🏽 pic.twitter.com/EnKdLuMB9b
The Chief of Staff to the President MALAM ABBA KYARI has died according to the Presiden's SA Media FEMI ADESINA. May his soul Rest in Peace…
— Dele Momodu Ovation (@DeleMomodu) April 18, 2020
Because he died two weeks ago and they announced today? Abba Kyari is a Muslim. https://t.co/curpoHD2PA
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) April 17, 2020
I hope those already stealing Corona Vurus money will stop & begin to do the right thing. Abba Kyari died here in Nigeria, unable to travel for medical tourism. FIX OUR HEALTH SECTOR & country now.
— Comrade Deji Adeyanju (@adeyanjudeji) April 18, 2020
Stop looting Nigeria dry.