NAF Officer Isa Adeshina Dies in Ondo Plane Crash
Flying Officer Isa Muyiwa Adeshina, a former vice principal at As-Siraat Comprehensive College in Lagos State, was killed in a crash involving a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. The aircraft, registered as NAF 931, was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred, resulting in the deaths of all 25 personnel on board.
Adeshina taught Physics and Mathematics at the college from 2004 to 2010 and was highly regarded by students and parents alike. Ustadh Ahmad, the school principal, praised Adeshina's intelligence and dedication, noting that many parents had hoped he would remain at the school when he left for the Air Force.
Nine days prior to the crash, Adeshina was commissioned as a flying officer after being recognized as the best graduating cadet of Branch Commission Course 3. Tributes from former students on social media reflect his lasting influence and the inspiration he provided.
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