Field Marshal Birhanu Extends Condolences over Death of Kenya's Defense Chief

Addis Ababa, April 19/2024(ENA)-Chief of General Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, has expressed his condolences over the death of General Francis Omondi Ogolla, Kenya's Chief of Defense Force.

In his message of condolences on behalf of the ENDF and himself, Field Marshal Birhanu expressed his compassion to the bereaved families and friends of the top military officers who lost their lives in a helicopter crash.

He stated that General Ogolla has hugely contributed to peace and security of his country as well as the region.

Field Marshal Birhanu affirmed that the ENDF will stand by Kenyans at this difficult time.

Kenya began today a three-day mourning after its defense chief and nine other senior military officers were killed in a helicopter crash.

The helicopter was carrying 11 people, including the Kenyan Chief of Defense Force Gen. Ogolla, when it crashed on Thursday and caught fire in a remote area near the border with Uganda, killing nine people on board.