Ex-DSS Director Calls for NAF Audits After Plane Crash

Mike Ejiofor, the former Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), has advocated for internal auditing within the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to ensure the airworthiness of its aircraft. This statement follows a recent NAF plane crash in Ondo State that resulted in multiple fatalities.

During an interview on ARISE Television, Ejiofor attributed the frequent military aircraft crashes in Nigeria to a broader lack of maintenance culture prevalent in the country. He stressed the importance of conducting comprehensive internal audits of both the aircraft and the personnel to prevent further loss of lives and equipment.

Ejiofor remarked that the government must adopt more proactive measures and that the Air Force authorities should investigate whether the issues stem from maintenance deficiencies or inadequate training of personnel.